Current Time in United Kingdom
The United Kingdom uses UK time, with daylight saving time.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
BSTUTC+1
United Kingdom time zone
UK time
British Summer Time (BST)
--:--UTC+1- Daylight saving
- In effect (BST)
- Cities
- London, Birmingham, Glasgow
IANA time zone: Europe/London.
Major cities in United Kingdom
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom to New York | -5 hours | |
| United Kingdom to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| United Kingdom to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| United Kingdom to Tokyo | +8 hours | |
| United Kingdom to Sydney | +9 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in United Kingdom: FAQs
What time zone is the United Kingdom in?
The United Kingdom uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0), switching to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) for daylight saving time.
Does the United Kingdom observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, UK time starts daylight saving time on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and ends it on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What is the time difference between the United Kingdom and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind United Kingdom. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in London, the capital?
London is on UK time, currently BST (UTC+1). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the London page.