Current time in United Kingdom

United Kingdom time zone at a glance

Time zone

Greenwich Mean Time / British Summer Time

UTC offset

UTC+00:00 now (UTC+00:00 standard, UTC+01:00 daylight)

IANA identifier

Europe/London

Abbreviation

GMT

Daylight saving

Observed, not in effect now

Next clock change

Mar 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM (forward 1 hour)

Daylight saving time in United Kingdom

United Kingdom observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Mar 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC+00:00 to UTC+01:00).

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is United Kingdom in?

United Kingdom is on Greenwich Mean Time in standard time and British Summer Time during daylight saving. Its UTC offset is UTC+00:00 right now (UTC+00:00 in standard time, UTC+01:00 in daylight saving time). The IANA time zone identifier is Europe/London.

What is the time difference between United Kingdom and other cities?

Right now United Kingdom is 5 hours ahead of New York, 8 hours behind Singapore, the same time as UTC. These gaps change when daylight saving starts or ends in either place.

Does United Kingdom observe daylight saving time?

United Kingdom observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Mar 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC+00:00 to UTC+01:00).

What are 9 AM to 5 PM business hours in United Kingdom in other time zones?

A 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM working day in United Kingdom is 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM in New York and 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM the next day in Singapore, at the current offsets.

Which other places use United Kingdom time?

Cities on the same time zone include London, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester, Edinburgh.