Time now in the United Kingdom

UTC+00:00 • Europe/London (GMT)

Your device clock is 85ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/London, UTC+00:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

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Saturday, October 31, 2026, week 44

Time in the United Kingdom now

United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in United Kingdom?

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

Main time zones in United Kingdom

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/London UTC+00:00 London, Kent, Essex

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and United Kingdom

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

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Time difference from United Kingdom

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Does United Kingdom use daylight saving time?

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

Recent time changes in the United Kingdom

  • 2026-10-25 at 01:00 (local time) – return to standard time
  • 2027-03-28 at 02:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time

The last time change in the United Kingdom was on 2026-10-25 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 2027-03-28 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/London): GMT → BST, clocks go forward (spring, into DST).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in the United Kingdom?
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 United Kingdom have?
United Kingdom has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does United Kingdom use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of United Kingdom observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

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How to convert United Kingdom time

To convert United Kingdom 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.
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