One clock for the whole country: it reads UTC+0 until Sunday, March 28, 2027, then moves to UTC+1.
Isle of Man at a glance
| Capital | Douglas |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+0 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | GMT, BST |
Which time zone Isle of Man uses
The whole of Isle of Man follows one IANA time zone: Europe/Isle_of_Man.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Isle_of_Man | --:-- | UTC+0 | Observed | Douglas |
Daylight saving time in Isle of Man
Isle of Man is on standard time now. Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM local time.
Clock changes in Isle of Man, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 1:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC+0 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 1:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC+0 |
Current time in cities in Isle of Man
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | Douglas | --:-- | Europe/Isle_of_Man |
Time difference between Isle of Man and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Isle of Man is 4:00 AM in New York, 8:00 PM in Sydney and 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 9 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h behind |
Daylight across Isle of Man
Days in Douglas last between 7 hours 21 minutes and 17 hours 11 minutes over the year.
Same clock as Isle of Man right now
These countries read the same time as Isle of Man today. Some follow different clock-change rules, so the list changes during the year.
- Burkina Faso
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Liberia
- Mali
- Morocco
- Portugal Daylight saving time
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- United Kingdom Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time
Tools for time in Isle of Man
- Convert a time to or from Isle of Man: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Douglas to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Isle of Man and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Isle of Man have?
One: Europe/Isle_of_Man, at UTC+0 in standard time and UTC+1 during daylight saving time.
Does Isle of Man use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Isle of Man and New York?
Isle of Man is 5 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 4 hours, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.