Current Time in United Kingdom

Check local time in London and all United Kingdom cities. United Kingdom spans 2 time zones.

United Kingdom Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City

London

👥 Population

67M

💰 Currency

£ British Pound

📞 Phone Code

+44

🗣️ Official Languages

EnglishWelshScottish Gaelic

🕐Time Zones in United Kingdom

GMT (UTC+0)BST (UTC+1)

United Kingdom uses GMT (UTC+0) year-round. London is the capital and largest city.

United Kingdom observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Summer Time in Europe. Clocks spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October. During summer months, United Kingdom uses BST (UTC+1).

Major Cities in United Kingdom (75 cities)

Newcastle upon Tyne

Stratford-upon-Avon

Click on any city to see detailed local time, sunrise/sunset times, and weather information.

📞Best Time to Call United Kingdom

To call United Kingdom from the United States, the best time is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST, which corresponds to 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in United Kingdom. For UK callers, United Kingdom is typically 1 hour ahead (or the same time during summer months). Early morning or late afternoon calls work best for most European schedules.

Standard business hours in United Kingdom are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Standard business hours in United Kingdom are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

✈️Time-Related Travel Tips for United Kingdom

Traveling to United Kingdom from North America typically involves a 5-9 hour time difference. The jet lag is usually manageable within 1-2 days. European business culture values punctuality, so arrive on time for meetings. United Kingdom follows the 24-hour clock format in official contexts, though 12-hour format is also common in casual settings.

💡Interesting Facts About Time in United Kingdom

The capital London is the political center of United Kingdom with a total national population of 67M.
United Kingdom follows Central European Time conventions, making business coordination with other EU countries straightforward.
Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in United Kingdom

United Kingdom uses a single time zone (GMT (UTC+0)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city London serves as the political and often economic center of United Kingdom. Major business activities are spread across cities including London, Manchester, Birmingham.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in United Kingdom, it's important to consider the time difference. GMT (UTC+0) is the most commonly referenced time zone for United Kingdom.

United Kingdom uses the British Pound (£) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +44. Multiple languages are spoken, including English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic.

Frequently Asked Questions About Time in United Kingdom

United Kingdom spans 2 time zones: GMT (UTC+0), BST (UTC+1). The capital London uses GMT (UTC+0).

United Kingdom observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Summer Time in Europe. Clocks spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October. During summer months, United Kingdom uses BST (UTC+1).

To call United Kingdom from the United States, the best time is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST, which corresponds to 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in United Kingdom. For UK callers, United Kingdom is typically 1 hour ahead (or the same time during summer months). Early morning or late afternoon calls work best for most European schedules.

Standard business hours in United Kingdom are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

United Kingdom uses the British Pound (£) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +44. Official languages include English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic.