Time now in the United Kingdom

UTC+01:00 • Europe/London (BST)

Your device clock is 526ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/London, UTC+01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

18:19:32
Saturday, May 16, 2026, week 20

Time in the United Kingdom now

United Kingdom has one official time zone: BST (UTC+01:00).

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 London, Westminster, Kent, Essex

List of time zones used in the United Kingdom (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/London UTC±00 Yes

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and United Kingdom

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and United Kingdom depends on the region.

  • London, Westminster: 4 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

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

  • 2026-03-29 at 02:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 01:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in the United Kingdom was on 2026-03-29 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/London): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from GMT to BST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 01:00 (local time) (zone Europe/London): BST → GMT, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

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.

See also

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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