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Time in United Kingdom:
Current Time in United Kingdom
The exact current time in the United Kingdom is based on the Europe/London time zone. The official time used across the country is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) during winter and British Summer Time (BST) during summer.
The UK follows Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks go forward by 1 hour in spring to switch to BST and go back by 1 hour in autumn to return to GMT. This system helps make better use of natural daylight throughout the year.
👉 The standard time zone used for this page is:
IANA Time Zone: Europe/London
UTC Offset: UTC ±0 (GMT) / UTC +1 (BST during summer)
United Kingdom Time Zone
The United Kingdom has one main time zone: GMT/BST.
Although the UK is a single time zone country, DST changes apply nationwide.
| Time Zone | Example City | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) / British Summer Time (BST) | London | UTC ±0 / UTC +1 DST |
The time shown on this page represents London time, which is the official time across the entire United Kingdom.
Daylight Saving Time in the UK
DST Starts: Last Sunday in March — clocks go forward 1 hour to switch to BST.
DST Ends: Last Sunday in October — clocks go back 1 hour to return to GMT.
During DST, the time difference between the UK and other countries may change, so always check the latest time here for accuracy.
Popular UK Cities & Their Time
| City | Time Zone | Typical Offset |
|---|---|---|
| London | GMT / BST | UTC ±0 / +1 DST |
| Manchester | GMT / BST | UTC ±0 / +1 DST |
| Birmingham | GMT / BST | UTC ±0 / +1 DST |
| Glasgow | GMT / BST | UTC ±0 / +1 DST |
| Edinburgh | GMT / BST | UTC ±0 / +1 DST |
| Cardiff | GMT / BST | UTC ±0 / +1 DST |
All major UK cities use the same time zone. There is no time difference between them.
Quick Facts About UK Time
Number of Time Zones: 1
Capital City: London
Default Time Zone: GMT / BST
DST Observed: Yes (whole country)
IANA Time Zone ID:
Europe/LondonUTC Offset: UTC ±0 (GMT) / UTC +1 (BST)
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does the United Kingdom use?
The United Kingdom uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) during winter and British Summer Time (BST) during summer. The IANA time zone ID is Europe/London.
Does 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.
How many time zones are there in the UK?
The UK has one main time zone. There is no time difference between cities within the United Kingdom.
Is 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.
What is the UTC offset of the UK?
The UTC offset is UTC ±0 during GMT (winter) and UTC +1 during BST (summer).