Overview: Time in United Kingdom
The United Kingdom uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) as its standard time. GMT has historical significance as the basis for global timekeeping. The UK has a single time zone across all four constituent countries.
Time Zone Breakdown
| Zone Name | UTC Offset | DST |
|---|---|---|
| GMT | UTC+0 | Yes (varies) |
| BST | UTC+1 | Yes (varies) |
Daylight Saving Time in United Kingdom
The UK switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) on the last Sunday of March and returns to GMT on the last Sunday of October.
Major Cities and Their Time Zones
The following cities in United Kingdom have dedicated time pages with live clocks, UTC offset details, and DST information:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many time zones does United Kingdom have?
United Kingdom has 2 primary time zone(s): GMT (UTC+0) in winter, BST (UTC+1) in summer. This can make scheduling across different regions of the country more complex.
Does United Kingdom observe Daylight Saving Time?
The UK switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) on the last Sunday of March and returns to GMT on the last Sunday of October.
What time zone is the capital of United Kingdom in?
The capital, London, uses the Europe/London timezone. You can see the live current time for the capital and other major cities via the city pages linked on this page.