Time in the United Kingdom right now
the United Kingdom uses Europe/London for the live clock on this page. The time comes from the same time zone database used by phones and computers.
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 29 Mar to 25 Oct
- Main city
- London
- Public holidays 2026
- 7 dates
- Continent
- Europe
London sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon are calculated for London from the sun's position and update every minute. The longest and shortest day values below use 2026 data.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
the United Kingdom public holidays in 2026
The 7 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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3AprGood FridayFriday · Passed
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4MayMay DayMonday · Passed
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25MaySpring Bank HolidayMonday · Passed
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
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26DecBoxing DaySaturday · In 101 days
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28DecBoxing Day (observed)Monday · In 103 days
London time compared with cities
Compare London with major cities around the world using the live table below. The time difference is counted from London, not from your current location.
| City | Country | Local time | From London |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
the United Kingdom clock changes in 2026
Clock change rules for the United Kingdom are shown from the time zone database. Use this section to check if the local offset changes during 2026.
- 29 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+0 to UTC+1 at 02:00 local time
- 25 October 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+1 to UTC+0 at 01:00 local time
- 28 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+0 to UTC+1 at 02:00 local time
- 31 October 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+1 to UTC+0 at 01:00 local time
Clock change rules for the United Kingdom are shown from the time zone database. Use this section to check if the local offset changes during 2026.
Countries with the same London time
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+0, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Quick answers about time in the United Kingdom
Short answers about the United Kingdom time zones, UTC offset, daylight saving time, holidays, sunrise and sunset. Use them before booking a call or trip.
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What time is it in the United Kingdom now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in London and it updates every second. The United Kingdom keeps UTC+0, and UTC+1 during daylight saving time.
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What time zone is the United Kingdom in?
The United Kingdom uses one time zone, Europe/London, which is UTC+0, and UTC+1 during daylight saving time. Phones and computers list it under that name, and the clock at the top of this page follows it.
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Does the United Kingdom use daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026 the clocks change on Sunday, 29 March 2026 and Sunday, 25 October 2026, always at 02:00 local time, and the offset moves between UTC+0 and UTC+1.
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What is the UTC offset in the United Kingdom?
London is UTC+0, and UTC+1 during daylight saving time. The offset next to the clock above is worked out live, so it already includes any daylight saving time in force today.
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What is the time difference between the United Kingdom and New York?
London is 5 hours ahead of New York all year. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between the United Kingdom and London?
London is on the same time as London all year. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between the United Kingdom and New Delhi?
London is 5.5 hours behind New Delhi in winter and 4.5 hours behind New Delhi in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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When is the next public holiday in the United Kingdom?
The holiday list on this page counts the days to the next date from today. In 2026 the first public holiday is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and the last is Boxing Day (observed) on Monday, 28 December 2026.
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How many public holidays does the United Kingdom have in 2026?
The 7 public holiday dates for 2026 are listed with the days left from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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What time does the sun rise and set in London?
Today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for London are in the sun and moon section above, worked out from the position of the sun. On the longest day of 2026 the sun is up for 16h 38m, and on the shortest day for 7h 50m.