Understanding UK Time: GMT and BST Explained

Learn how the UK uses GMT and BST, including daylight saving adjustments throughout the year.

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The UK follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST) for daylight saving, typically from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. This means they adjust their clocks forward by one hour in spring and back by one hour in autumn.

FAQs & Answers

  1. When does the UK switch to BST? The UK typically switches to British Summer Time (BST) on the last Sunday in March.
  2. What is GMT used for? Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is used as a standard for coordinating and understanding time internationally, especially in winter.
  3. How often do the UK clocks change? The UK clocks change twice a year: in spring for BST and in autumn to revert to GMT.