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Area Information

Below are some facts about London and some valuable links about the area. Follow the links to learn more about the London area and to help plan your trip to London!

Other London Information Sites

• London Times
• British Monarchy
• MetroGuide London

London Facts & Statistics

Weather

London’s weather is usually mild, cloudy and damp, averaging about 23 inches of rainfall a year. It is however, one of the driest parts of Britain.
Average temperatures:
Jan: 44-32 Fahrenheit/7-0 Celsius; Feb: 44-32 F/7-0 C; Mar: 49/34 F/9-1 C; Apr: 54-38 F/12-3 C; May: 61-43 F/16-6 C; Jun: 67-48 F/19-9 C; Jul: 71-52 F/22-11 C; Aug: 70-51 F/21-11 C; Sep: 65-47 F/18-8 C; Oct: 59-43 F/15-6 C; Nov: 50-27 F/10-(-3) C; Dec: 45-34 F/7-1 C.

Population

Greater London is home to over 7 million residents, with many international migrants making it home there.

Area Geography

London is located in southeastern England along the Thames River.

County Government

London's government is composed of the Mayor, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority.

Sales or Use Tax

VAT (Value Added Tax) 17.5%.

Important Numbers

UK Operator: 100. Directory Information 192. Emergency Numbers: Dial 999 for police and medical emergencies.

Telephone Codes

The international dialing code for the United Kingdom is 44. The city code for Central London is 207 and the city code for the outer areas is 208.

Time Zone

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is used. Daylight Saving Time is observed from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.

Electrical Current

Electrical devices here run on 250 volt (50-Hz) electric current. International visitors therefore may need to use adapters or converters.

Currency

Sterling Pounds (£). Numerous money exchanges are available.

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