Current Time in United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Capital City: London
Largest Cities:
- London (Pop. 8,961,989)
- Birmingham (Pop. 1,157,603)
ISO Alpha-2: GB
ISO Alpha-3: GBR
IANA Time Zone: Europe/London (UTC+00:00 · GMT+00:00)
Time Now in Major Cities in United Kingdom
- London Mon 23:40:19
- Birmingham Mon 23:40:19
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| London | Mon 23:40:19 |
| Birmingham | Mon 23:40:19 |
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for United Kingdom
- Europe/London Mon 23:40:19
| Timezone | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Europe/London | Mon 23:40:19 |
Information about United Kingdom
| Population | 69,487,000 |
| Area | 244,820 km² |
| ISO Numeric Code | 826 |
| Continent Code | EU |
| Top Level Domain | .uk |
| Currency | (GBP) |
| Phone Prefix | +44 |
| Country Code | +44 |
Time in United Kingdom — FAQ
Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in United Kingdom.
How many time zones does United Kingdom have?
United Kingdom currently uses one UTC offset. The whole country shares the same UTC offset and DST rules.
What is the time in the capital of United Kingdom?
London is the capital of United Kingdom. The capital uses the Europe/London time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.
Does United Kingdom observe daylight saving time?
Some regions of United Kingdom may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.
How many cities in United Kingdom are listed on this page?
This page shows live local time for 2 cities across United Kingdom. Each listed city links to its own page with the current local time, date, time zone and UTC offset.
What is the UTC offset for United Kingdom?
United Kingdom's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.