Standard time applies in Glasgow right now, at UTC+0. The next change comes on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks move to UTC+1.
Glasgow and your time
Glasgow at a glance
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Region | Scotland |
| Time zone | Europe/London |
| Abbreviation now | GMT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 55.87° N, 4.26° W |
Time zone in Glasgow
Glasgow follows the Europe/London time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 1:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC+1 (BST)) lasts until Sunday, October 31, 2027.
Glasgow is on the same time as the rest of the United Kingdom, including the capital, London.
Clock changes in Glasgow, 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 |
How far ahead or behind Glasgow is
Take 9:00 AM in Glasgow: the clock reads 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 3 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h behind | 8 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Glasgow and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Glasgow
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length changes a great deal over the year in Glasgow: from 6 hours 59 minutes around the December solstice to 17 hours 35 minutes around the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 10:07 PM, comes on June 24.
Daylight through the year in Glasgow
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:19 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:31 AM | 10:07 PM | 17 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:04 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:46 AM | 3:44 PM | 6 h 59 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
When the sun is highest in Glasgow
Glasgow lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time and 1:15 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Glasgow
Every city below shares Glasgow’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dundee | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Belfast | 176 km (110 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Douglas (Isle of Man) | 191 km (119 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 194 km (121 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aberdeen | 194 km (121 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sunderland | 211 km (131 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Middlesbrough | 239 km (149 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Glasgow today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Bamako (Mali)
- Casablanca (Morocco)
- Dakar (Senegal)
- Kumasi (Ghana)
- Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
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Tools for time in Glasgow
- Convert a time to or from Glasgow: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Glasgow to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Glasgow and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Glasgow in?
Glasgow uses the Europe/London time zone: UTC+0 (GMT) in standard time and UTC+1 (BST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Glasgow?
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+1. They go back again on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and New York?
Glasgow 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 Glasgow and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is Glasgow on the same time as London?
Yes. Glasgow and London both use UTC+0 right now.
How long is the longest day in Glasgow?
About 17 hours 35 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 6 hours 59 minutes of daylight.
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.