The United Kingdom uses the Europe/London time zone, abbreviated GMT/BST, which is UTC+0 (UTC+1 in summer). It observes daylight saving time: clocks move forward one hour from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October (British Summer Time). Greenwich Mean Time is named after the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which marks the prime meridian. Use this page to check the exact current local time in the United Kingdom, with the date, UTC offset and time zone, updated in real time.

Official time zone: Europe/London (Europe)

Estimated population: 68,682,962 people.

Local fact: Greenwich Mean Time is named after the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which marks the prime meridian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Time in United Kingdom

What time is it in United Kingdom right now?

The exact time in United Kingdom, Europe, appears on the main clock at the top of this page and updates every second using the Europe/London time zone, with no need to reload.

What time zone does United Kingdom use?

United Kingdom (Europe) uses the Europe/London time zone from the IANA database, which corresponds to UTC+0 (UTC+1 in summer). This is the reference that devices and servers use to calculate local time.

What is the time difference between United Kingdom and New York?

The difference is calculated by comparing the Europe/London zone with New York (Eastern Time), so it updates automatically if either zone changes its clocks. The +HR and -HR tags on the cards show how many hours each place is ahead of or behind United Kingdom.

Does United Kingdom observe daylight saving time?

Observes daylight saving time: clocks move forward one hour from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October (British Summer Time). This page calculates the time with the Europe/London zone, so it always shows the current local time in United Kingdom, including any seasonal clock change.

How do I compare the time in United Kingdom with other cities?

In the Time Across the U.S. and World Times sections you can see the time in other places and how many hours they are ahead (+) or behind (-) United Kingdom. If the calendar day is different, the date is shown, for example Sun Oct 18. Every card links to that place’s page.

Can I see the time in United Kingdom in 12-hour or 24-hour format?

Yes. Use the 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour selector below the main clock; the change applies to every card and your preference is saved in your browser.