One clock for the whole country: it reads UTC+0 until Sunday, March 28, 2027, then moves to UTC+1.
The United Kingdom at a glance
| Capital | London |
|---|---|
| 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 the United Kingdom uses
The whole of the United Kingdom follows one IANA time zone: Europe/London.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/London | --:-- | UTC+0 | Observed | London, Birmingham, Glasgow |
Daylight saving time in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is on standard time now. Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM local time.
Clock changes in the United Kingdom, 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 the United Kingdom
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | England | --:-- | Europe/London |
| Birmingham | England | --:-- | Europe/London |
| Glasgow | Scotland | --:-- | Europe/London |
| Manchester | England | --:-- | Europe/London |
| Sheffield | England | --:-- | Europe/London |
| Leeds | England | --:-- | Europe/London |
| Edinburgh | Scotland | --:-- | Europe/London |
| Liverpool | England | --:-- | Europe/London |
| Bristol | England | --:-- | Europe/London |
Time difference between the United Kingdom and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in the United Kingdom 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 |
| 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 the United Kingdom
Days in London last between 7 hours 50 minutes and 16 hours 39 minutes over the year.
Countries on the same time as the United Kingdom
These countries read the same time as the United Kingdom today. Some follow different clock-change rules, so the list changes during the year.
- Burkina Faso
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Ireland Daylight saving time
- Liberia
- Mali
- Morocco
- Portugal Daylight saving time
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
Daylight saving time
Tools for time in the United Kingdom
- Convert a time to or from the United Kingdom: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add London to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom have?
One: Europe/London, at UTC+0 in standard time and UTC+1 during daylight saving time.
Does the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom and New York?
The United Kingdom 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.