United Kingdom — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for United Kingdom. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
Europe/London
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+0
Capital
London
DST
Observed
Calling Code
+44
Currency
GBP
Region
Europe
Country Code
GB
Current Time in United Kingdom
The primary timezone is Europe/London (currently UTC+0). United Kingdom has 8 major cities tracked below.
View United Kingdom World Clock →| City | Timezone |
|---|---|
| London | Europe/London |
| Manchester | Europe/London |
| Birmingham | Europe/London |
| Leeds | Europe/London |
| Glasgow | Europe/London |
| Edinburgh | Europe/London |
| Bristol | Europe/London |
| Liverpool | Europe/London |
Public Holidays in United Kingdom — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in United Kingdom for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
United Kingdom Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in United Kingdom
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in United Kingdom.
United Kingdom Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in United Kingdom
United Kingdom observes daylight saving time. Find exact clock change dates, UTC offset changes, and which cities are affected.
United Kingdom DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is United Kingdom in?
United Kingdom uses the Europe/London timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+0. During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.
Does United Kingdom observe daylight saving time?
Yes, United Kingdom observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks spring forward in spring and fall back in autumn. Visit the DST page for exact dates.
What are the public holidays in United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the United Kingdom holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of United Kingdom?
The capital of United Kingdom is London. The country's calling code is +44 and its currency is GBP.
What is the current time in United Kingdom?
The current UTC offset in United Kingdom is UTC+0 (Europe/London). Visit the world clock page for United Kingdom to see live times for cities in the country.