Time Zones in United Kingdom
United Kingdom uses a single time zone, Greenwich Mean Time, shifting to British Summer Time in spring. GMT, based at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, became the reference standard from which the modern world time zone system evolved.
Daylight Saving Time in United Kingdom
Clocks move forward an hour on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Current Time in London
As the capital of United Kingdom, London keeps the London time zone. See the live clock above, which updates automatically for any current Daylight Saving Time adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many time zones does United Kingdom have?
United Kingdom uses a single time zone, Greenwich Mean Time, shifting to British Summer Time in spring.
Does United Kingdom observe Daylight Saving Time?
Clocks move forward an hour on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
What is the capital of United Kingdom and what time is it there now?
London is the capital of United Kingdom. See the live clock above for its exact current time.