TimeInUK

Current UK Time

Current UK Time, Dates & Countdown Tools

08:46:29
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Currently BST

The UK uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) in winter and British Summer Time (BST) during daylight saving time. Times update live in your browser.

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Today's daylight in London, UK

Sunrise, sunset, day length and moon phase for today, based on London.

Sunrise

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Morning light begins the day

Sunset

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Evening light ends the day

Day length

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How long the sun is above the horizon

Moon phase

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Today's lunar phase

Daylight times vary across the UK. The homepage uses London as its reference location.

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UK Time Dashboard

Current UK time
08:46:29
Current UK date
Thursday, 1 October 2026
GMT / BST status
BST
UK summer time
UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Clocks go back in
23d 18h
25 October 2026
Next UK bank holiday
Christmas Day
25 December
Days until Christmas
85 days
Days until New Year
92 days
New York
Details
03:46:29
Best time to call: 2pm–11pm UK time
Dubai
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11:46:29
Best time to call: 6am–3pm UK time
Sydney
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17:46:29
Best time to call: 12am–9am UK time
Tokyo
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16:46:29
Best time to call: 1am–10am UK time

UK timekeeping has history

One of the world's first modern public time signals — a Royal Navy time ball — was put into action at Portsmouth in 1829, helping ships set their chronometers accurately. TimeInUK carries the same idea into the digital age.

Read the Portsmouth Time Ball story

Today's International Day

There are 3 international days today

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On This Day

On this day in 2024, Israel invaded Southern Lebanon, marking the fifth Israeli invasion of Lebanon since 1978.

View today in history

Born Today

Born today: Priah Ferguson, American actress (born 2006)

Born today: Fernando Mendoza, American football player (born 2003)

Born today: Livvy Dunne, American gymnast and influencer (born 2002)

View famous birthdays

UK Exam Results Dates 2027

Countdown to A-Level & GCSE results

  • A-Level Results Day: Thursday 12 August 2027
  • GCSE Results Day: Thursday 19 August 2027
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Popular UK Time & Date Tools

Find the most useful UK time, date, countdown and planning tools in one place.

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Free Resources

Free Widgets

Embed a live UK clock or countdown on your site.

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Education Resources

Free printable checklists and results day guides.

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UK City Times

Every UK city keeps exactly the same time, but each page has its own live clock, sunrise, sunset, day length and moon phase.

LondonManchesterEdinburghCardiffBirminghamGlasgowLiverpoolBristolLeedsSheffieldBelfastNewcastle upon TyneNottinghamLeicesterSouthamptonPortsmouthBrightonAberdeenCoventryKingston upon HullBradfordPlymouthSwansea

World Clocks

Compare the current UK time with major cities around the world.

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What is TimeInUK?

TimeInUK is a dedicated UK time, date and daylight reference hub, built to give clear answers instantly.

Check the live UK time, see whether the country is currently on GMT or BST, compare UK time with major world cities, and convert times across international time zones.

You can also find UK bank holidays, school term date guidance, countdowns to Christmas and New Year, and key UK dates such as GCSE Results Day and A-Level Results Day — all in one clean, browser-based experience.

No sign-up. No clutter. Just the UK time and date information people need, when they need it.