What Timezone Is the UK Currently In? Understanding GMT and BST
Discover the current UK timezone, whether GMT or BST, and learn when time changes occur in the UK each year.
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The UK is currently on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) during the winter months and British Summer Time (BST), which is GMT+1, during summer. To know the exact timezone you're in, check the date as the change occurs twice a year, moving an hour forward in late March and an hour back in late October.
FAQs & Answers
- When does the UK switch between GMT and BST? The UK switches from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to British Summer Time (BST) by moving clocks forward one hour in late March, and switches back to GMT by moving clocks back one hour in late October.
- What is the difference between GMT and BST? GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is the UK's standard time in winter, while BST (British Summer Time) is GMT plus one hour, observed during the summer months to extend evening daylight.
- How can I check the current timezone in the UK? To check the current UK timezone, verify the date: between late March and late October, the UK is on BST (GMT+1); outside these months, it is on GMT.