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Time in United Kingdom Now
Current Local Time in UK Regions
What Time Is It in the United Kingdom Right Now With Seconds
The United Kingdom follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) as its standard time, with a UTC offset of UTC+0. The country does observe Daylight Saving Time, switching to British Summer Time (BST), UTC+1, during the warmer months.
All parts of the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, follow the same national time.
United Kingdom Time Zone Info
Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Standard Time: UTC+0
Daylight Saving Time: Observed (British Summer Time, BST — UTC+1)
IANA Time Zone ID: Europe/London
More Info: Time in the United Kingdom — Wikipedia
Location: United Kingdom in Google Maps and United Kingdom in Apple Maps
Major Cities in the United Kingdom & Their Time
All cities in the United Kingdom follow GMT (UTC+0) and switch to BST (UTC+1) during Daylight Saving Time.
Example cities: London (capital), Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast — all share the same time.
Pros and Cons
Pros
One single time zone across the entire country.
Daylight Saving Time provides longer daylight in evenings.
GMT serves as a global reference time.
Cons
Clock changes required when DST starts and ends.
Early sunsets during winter months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does the United Kingdom use?
The United Kingdom uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and British Summer Time (BST) during DST.
Does the United Kingdom observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. The UK observes Daylight Saving Time, known as British Summer Time (BST).
What is the IANA time zone ID for the United Kingdom?
United Kingdom's official IANA time zone ID is Europe/London.
Do all parts of the United Kingdom follow the same time?
Yes. England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland all follow the same national time.
Is the time difference the same all year?
No. The time difference changes seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time.