Time zones in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom uses one time zone, UTC (United Kingdom Time). It observes daylight saving time.

United Kingdom Time, UTC
United Kingdom, UTC

London, capital

Time zones
One
UTC offsets
UTC
Daylight saving
Observed

The time in the United Kingdom

One clock for the whole country.

  • United Kingdom Time

    London

    UTC

    Changes 28 March 2027

Biggest cities in the United Kingdom

Local time in each, by population.

  • London
  • Birmingham
  • Glasgow
  • Manchester
  • Sheffield
  • Leeds
  • Edinburgh
  • Liverpool
  • Bristol
  • Cardiff
  • Leicester
  • Bradford

The United Kingdom time questions

How many time zones does the United Kingdom have?
The United Kingdom has one time zone: UTC, United Kingdom Time.
Does the United Kingdom observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 28 March 2027.
What time is it in London now?
See the live clock above. London is on UTC.