What time is it in United Kingdom right now?

The clock on this page shows the live time in United Kingdom (Europe/London), currently UTC+1.

How many time zones does United Kingdom have?

United Kingdom uses a single time zone, Europe/London (UTC+1).

Does United Kingdom observe daylight saving time?

Yes — United Kingdom (or parts of it) moves the clocks for daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes with the seasons.

Current time in United Kingdom

Europe · Europe/London

United Kingdom

8:25 PM

July 11, 2026

UTC+1 Night DST

Quick facts

Capital: London
Population: 66,488,991
Currency: Pound (GBP)
Phone code: +44
Daylight saving: Yes

Cities in United Kingdom

Time in London

Neighbouring countries

Ireland

About United Kingdom

One time zone covers the whole country in United Kingdom — UTC, anchored on London — so everywhere shares the same clock.

United Kingdom has its capital at London, is home to about 66 million people and covers about 245,000 km². Neighbouring countries include Ireland. The main languages are English, Welsh and Scottish Gaelic. The currency is the pound (GBP).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in United Kingdom right now?: The clock on this page shows the live time in United Kingdom (Europe/London), currently UTC+1.
How many time zones does United Kingdom have?: United Kingdom uses a single time zone, Europe/London (UTC+1).
Does United Kingdom observe daylight saving time?: Yes — United Kingdom (or parts of it) moves the clocks for daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes with the seasons.