Current Time in United Kingdom
United Kingdom (UK) uses Europe/London (UTC+00:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across United Kingdom below.
Time across United Kingdom
6 cities trackedUnited Kingdom is in a single time zone — Europe/London (UTC+00:00). The country observes daylight saving time, setting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| LondonCapital | --:-- | Europe/London · +00:00LHR |
| Birmingham | --:-- | Europe/London · +00:00BHX |
| Liverpool | --:-- | Europe/London · +00:00LPL |
| Glasgow | --:-- | Europe/London · +00:00GLA |
| Manchester | --:-- | Europe/London · +00:00MAN |
| Edinburgh | --:-- | Europe/London · +00:00EDI |
Public Holidays in United Kingdom
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | — | public |
| May 6 | Early May Bank Holiday | — | public |
| May 27 | Spring Bank Holiday | — | public |
| Aug 26 | Summer Bank Holiday | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | — | public |
London vs the World
Current time difference between London, United Kingdom and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs London |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 8:20 AM | UTC−4 | 5h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 1:20 PM | UTC+1 | Same time |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 4:20 PM | UTC+4 | 3h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 5:50 PM | UTC+5:30 | 4h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 8:20 PM | UTC+8 | 7h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 9:20 PM | UTC+9 | 8h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 10:20 PM | UTC+10 | 9h behind |
Business Hours in London (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in London, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in London | 5:00 PM in London |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| London | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 1:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Singapore | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| Sydney | 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is United Kingdom in?
United Kingdom uses Europe/London (UTC+00:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in United Kingdom right now?
The current time in London is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does United Kingdom observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — United Kingdom moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on Europe/London).
How many time zones does United Kingdom have?
United Kingdom has 1 time zone (Europe/London).
What is United Kingdom's UTC / GMT offset?
United Kingdom is in Europe/London (UTC+00:00), and switches between UTC+00:00 in winter and UTC+01:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout United Kingdom?
Yes — the whole of United Kingdom shares one time zone (Europe/London, UTC+00:00).
What is UK time?
"UK" stands for United Kingdom (GB). United Kingdom is in Europe/London (UTC+00:00) and observes daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between United Kingdom and India?
United Kingdom (UTC+00:00) is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.