Time now in Guernsey

UTC+00:00 • Europe/Guernsey (GMT)

Your device clock is 241ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/Guernsey, UTC+00:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

14:58:34
Thursday, March 12, 2026, week 11

Time in Guernsey now

Guernsey has one official time zone: GMT (UTC+00:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Guernsey is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Guernsey?

Official time in Guernsey is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Guernsey

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Guernsey UTC±00 Saint Peter Port, St Peter Port, Vale Parish, St Pierre du Bois, Saint Sampson, St Sampson

List of time zones used in Guernsey (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/Guernsey UTC±00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Guernsey

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Guernsey depends on the region.

  • Saint Peter Port, St Peter Port: 4 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Guernsey use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Guernsey observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Guernsey

  • 2025-10-26 at 01:00 (local time) – return to standard time
  • 2026-03-29 at 02:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time

The last time change in Guernsey was on 2025-10-26 at 01:00 (local time) (zone Europe/London): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from BST to GMT.

The next change is on 2026-03-29 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/London): GMT → BST, clocks go forward (spring, into DST).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Guernsey?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+0:00 and UTC+0:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Guernsey have?
Guernsey has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Guernsey use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Guernsey observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Guernsey time

To convert Guernsey time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
Time now in locations in Guernsey with links for more information (5 locations)