Time in United Kingdom
Capital · London
Time zone in United Kingdom
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/London British Summer Time |
UTC+01:00 | In effect | London |
About United Kingdom
| Official name: | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Capital: | London |
| Region: | Europe · Northern Europe |
| Population: | 68,265,209 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP, £) |
| Calling code: | +44 |
| Languages: | English |
| ISO codes: | GB / GBR |
| Internet domain: | .uk |
Cities in United Kingdom
- Burnley
- Huddersfield
- Telford
- Dundee
- Blackburn
- Basildon
- Middlesbrough
- Bolton
- Stockport
- Brighton
- West Bromwich
- Grimsby
- Hastings
- High Wycombe
- Watford
- Saint Peters
- Burton upon Trent
- Colchester
- Eastbourne
- Exeter
- Rotherham
- Cheltenham
- Lincoln
- Chesterfield
- Chelmsford
- Dagenham
- Basingstoke
- Maidstone
- Sutton Coldfield
- Bedford
- Oldham
- Enfield Town
- Woking
- St Helens
- Worcester
- Gillingham
- Worthing
- Rochdale
- Solihull
- Royal Leamington Spa
- Romford
- Bath
- Harlow
- Nuneaton
- High Peak
- Darlington
- Southport
- Chester
- Stevenage
- Wembley
- Grays
- Harrogate
- Hartlepool
- Cannock
- Hemel Hempstead
- St Albans
- Redditch
- South Shields
- Derry
- Weston-super-Mare
Public holidays in United Kingdom 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 4 May — Early May bank holiday
- 25 May — Spring bank holiday
- 25 Dec — Christmas Day
- 26 Dec — Boxing Day
- 28 Dec — Boxing Day (substitute day)
Frequently asked questions about time in United Kingdom
How many time zones does United Kingdom have?
United Kingdom uses one time zone: British Summer Time (Europe/London, currently UTC+01:00).
Does United Kingdom use daylight saving time?
Yes — 1 of United Kingdom’s 1 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in London, the capital of United Kingdom?
See the live clock on the London time page. London uses Europe/London.