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Exact Current Time in the United Kingdom

The current time in the United Kingdom (UK) follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) during the winter months and British Summer Time (BST) during summer.
The UK’s time system serves as a reference for global time zones, as the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passes through Greenwich, London.

The country observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) by advancing clocks one hour forward in late March and turning them back in late October.

👉 The standard time zone used for this page is:

  • IANA Time Zone: Europe/London

  • UTC Offset: UTC +0 (standard), UTC +1 (DST)

For global comparisons, visit our current time overview or use the time converter tool.

United Kingdom Time Zone

Time ZoneExample CityUTC Offset
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) / British Summer Time (BST)LondonUTC +0 / +1 (DST)

The United Kingdom uses one official time zone across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Daylight Saving Time in the United Kingdom

  • DST starts: Last Sunday in March → clocks go forward 1 hour

  • DST ends: Last Sunday in October → clocks go back 1 hour

During summer, the UK operates on British Summer Time (BST), making the time one hour ahead of GMT.

Major Cities in the UK & Their Time

CityTime ZoneTypical Offset
LondonGMT/BSTUTC +0 / +1
ManchesterGMT/BSTUTC +0 / +1
BirminghamGMT/BSTUTC +0 / +1
GlasgowGMT/BSTUTC +0 / +1
BelfastGMT/BSTUTC +0 / +1

All regions of the UK follow the same time zone, ensuring uniform timekeeping nationwide.

Quick Facts About UK Time

  • Number of time zones: 1

  • Capital city: London

  • Default time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

  • DST observed: Yes (March – October)

  • IANA ID: Europe/London

  • UTC offset: UTC +0 (standard), UTC +1 (DST)

The UK’s time system is globally significant, as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) serves as the world’s base reference for time zones.

For more background, visit 👉 Time in the United Kingdom — Wikipedia

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for common questions about UK time? Check the FAQs below.
QHow many time zones does the United Kingdom have?

The United Kingdom uses one primary time zone for the entire mainland, following GMT and BST.

QDoes the UK observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. DST starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October. During DST, clocks go forward 1 hour to switch from GMT to BST.

QWhat is the official time zone of the UK?

The official time zone is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), switching to British Summer Time (BST) in summer.

 

QIs London time the same as UK time?

Yes. London is the capital city, and London time (Europe/London) is the official time used across the entire United Kingdom.

QWhat is the UTC offset of the UK?

The UTC offset is UTC ±0 during GMT (winter) and UTC +1 during BST (summer).

QWhat is the IANA time zone ID for the United Kingdom?

The IANA time zone ID is Europe/London, recognized globally as the reference for GMT.