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What time is it in the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom has one time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0, or UTC+1 during daylight saving time). The United Kingdom uses daylight saving time.
Time zones in the United Kingdom
Greenwich Mean Time UTC+0 / UTC+1 in summer
Daylight saving: Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks go back one hour; then Sunday, March 28, 2027, clocks go forward one hour.
Cities: London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Belfast
Questions
What time is it in the United Kingdom right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in the United Kingdom.
How many time zones does the United Kingdom have?
The United Kingdom has one time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0, or UTC+1 during daylight saving time).
Does the United Kingdom use daylight saving time?
The United Kingdom uses daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks go back one hour.
What is the time difference between the United Kingdom and New York?
Right now the United Kingdom is 5 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between the United Kingdom and London?
Right now the United Kingdom is the same time as London.