Big Ben on Your Breakfast Bar: How to Add London Time to Your Home Screen (and Avoid International Blunders)
Let's face it, folks, the world doesn't revolve around your local time zone (unless you're a vampire, then kudos to you). Maybe you've got a long-distance relationship with a Brit who fancies crumpets at a criminally early hour. Perhaps you're a freelance whiz working with clients across the globe. Or, maybe you're just obsessed with knowing exactly when the Queen enjoys her afternoon tea (it's 3:30 pm by the way, just in case you were wondering). Whatever your reason, keeping tabs on London time can be a real asset.
But who wants to be constantly Googling "what time is it in London?" Fear not, fellow citizens of the world, for there's a much simpler solution: slapping London time right onto your home screen!
Here's the Crumpet-Crumb-Free Guide:
For Android Adventurers:
- Hold Onto Your Hats (or Helmets): Press down on any empty spot on your home screen for a good long sec. This is like holding onto the tube doors when a swarm of tourists tries to barge in.
- Widget Wonderland: A magical menu of widgets will appear. Don't be intimidated by all the squiggles and squares. You're looking for the "Clock" widget, which should be easy to spot – it's, well, a clock.
- Drag and Drop Till You Drop (from Laughter): Hold that clock widget with your finger and drag the blighter to an empty spot on your home screen. Think of it like finding the perfect spot for your afternoon cuppa.
- Time to Set Sail (Across Time Zones): Once the clock is placed, you might be able to tap it and configure it to display London time. If not, head into your clock app's settings and see if there's an option to add a second clock specifically for our tea-loving friends across the pond.
For iPhone Enthusiasts:
- Don't Panic!: Unlike a faulty double-decker bus, adding London time on your iPhone is a breeze.
- The Power of Widgets (Again!): Swipe all the way to the left on your home screens until you reach the "Today View" section. Scroll down and tap "Edit."
- Find Your London Calling: Look for the "Clock" option and tap the green "+" sign next to it.
- Big Ben Beckons: Now you can tap that clock and choose "London" as your city. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!
Now You're a Time Traveling Mastermind (Almost)!
With London time staring you down from your home screen, you'll never miss a deadline with a client in the UK again. You can even impress your mates with your newfound knowledge of GMT. Just remember, don't accidentally try to order fish and chips at 8 am London time – they won't be happy.
FAQs for the Chronologically Challenged:
How to add London time on my Samsung Galaxy phone?
Follow the general Android instructions above. The exact steps might differ slightly depending on your specific model and software version.
How to display two clocks on my iPhone?
Navigate to "Clock" app > "World Clock" and add London as a city. You can then swipe down on your home screen's clock to see both local and London time.
How to change the time zone on my Android phone?
Go to Settings > System > Date & time. You can choose to use your network-based time or set a specific time zone manually.
How to make my phone automatically update the time based on location?
In your phone's settings, look for options related to "Date & time" and enable "Set time zone automatically."
How to impress my British co-worker with my timeliness?
A simple "Good morning from [Your Location]" with the correct London time displayed on your phone will do the trick!
