Current Time in United Kingdom
GMT+1 (UTC+01:00) · 107 cities · Capital: London
Time Zone
| GMT+1 | UTC+01:00 | DST active |
Country Facts
| Capital | London |
| Currency | GBP (£) |
| Calling code | +44 |
| Languages | English |
| Drives on | left |
Daylight Saving Time
United Kingdom observes DST. Currently: DST is active
Clocks forward: March 29, 2026
Clocks back: October 25, 2026
Time planning in United Kingdom
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in United Kingdom.
Country time shape
United Kingdom uses one main time zone: GMT+1 (UTC+01:00). Scheduling by country is usually reliable.
Major city anchor
Start with London for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses Europe/London.
DST complexity
1 listed zone observes daylight saving time. Reconfirm recurring meetings near clock changes.
| Reference market | United Kingdom | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Paris | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Moscow | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:30 PM-5:30 PM |
| São Paulo | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Best listed overlap: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in United Kingdom with Berlin.
Time Difference from United Kingdom
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +5h |
| Chicago | +6h |
| Los Angeles | +8h |
| Paris | -1h |
| Berlin | -1h |
| Moscow | -2h |
| Dubai | -3h |
| Mumbai | -4h 30m |
| Bangkok | -6h |
| Shanghai | -7h |
| Tokyo | -8h |
| Sydney | -9h |
| Auckland | -11h |
| São Paulo | +4h |
1 Cities in United Kingdom
| Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| London | GMT+1 | --:--:-- |
Time in United Kingdom
United Kingdom uses a single time zone: GMT+1 (UTC+01:00), identified by the IANA timezone database as Europe/London. The country observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in autumn.
The largest city is London. The capital, London, uses the GMT+1 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is United Kingdom in?
United Kingdom uses the GMT+1 time zone (UTC+01:00). The IANA identifier is Europe/London. The country observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in autumn.
Does United Kingdom observe daylight saving time?
Yes. United Kingdom observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is the capital of United Kingdom?
The capital of United Kingdom is London. The currency is the GBP (£) and the country calling code is +44.
What is the time difference between United Kingdom and New York?
United Kingdom is +5h compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in United Kingdom does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 107 cities in United Kingdom. The largest include London.