Current time in United Kingdom
British Summer Time (BST) · UTC+1 · Capital: London
About United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a state in northwest Europe, with an area of 242 900 kilometers and the total territory of the country is divided between the British Isles -the two large islands British Archipelagos- and numerous small islands near the British coast. The United Kingdom as a state entity often known by the acceptable name Britain and the non-acceptable by the Scottish, the Welsh and the people of Northern Ireland, England. The nationalities include four regions: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. Legislative power is exercised by Parliament, composed of two chambers, the House of Lords and House of Commons. There is no official language but English dominates with 95%. The British are mostly Protestant. Anglicanism was established in England in 1534, when it was interrupted by relations with the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England was organized as an official religion.
The official currency is the pound sterling (GBP; £).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is the United Kingdom in?
The United Kingdom uses British Summer Time (BST), which is UTC+1 at the moment.
How many time zones does the United Kingdom have?
The United Kingdom has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+1 right now.
Does the United Kingdom observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The United Kingdom changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on British Summer Time (BST), UTC+1. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+0.
What time is it in London right now?
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is on British Summer Time (BST), UTC+1. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between the United Kingdom and New York?
The United Kingdom is currently 5 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between the United Kingdom and Tokyo?
The United Kingdom is currently 8 hours behind Tokyo. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call the United Kingdom?
Office hours in the United Kingdom (9:00–17:00 local time) are 09:00–17:00 in London and 04:00–12:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Europe are on the same time as the United Kingdom?
Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+1: Faroe Islands, Ireland.
What is the dialling code for the United Kingdom?
The international dialling code for the United Kingdom is +44.