UK Time vs Poland

Poland is one hour ahead of the UK almost all year, because both countries change their clocks together.

United Kingdom

11:31:16
Wednesday, 8 July 2026

Poland (Warsaw)

12:31:16
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Poland (Warsaw): 1 hour ahead of the UK

Current time difference

Poland uses Central European Time in winter and Central European Summer Time in summer, covering Warsaw, Krakow, Lodz and Wroclaw.

Poland is 1 hour ahead of the UK for virtually the whole year, because both countries switch to and from summer time on the same dates.

Conversion guide

A quick reference for what time it is in Poland for common UK times right now.

UK timePoland (Warsaw)
9am10am
12pm1pm
5pm6pm
9pm10pm

Best time to call

With only an hour between them, almost any UK working hour suits Poland. UK 9am-5pm maps to Poland's 10am-6pm, a wide window for calls.

Daylight saving notes

The UK and Poland change their clocks on the same days, so the 1-hour gap stays consistent throughout the year.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between the UK and Poland?

Poland is 1 hour ahead of the UK for almost the entire year, because both countries change their clocks on the same dates.

Does Poland observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Poland switches to summer time in spring and back in autumn, on the same days as the UK.

What time is it in Warsaw when it is 12pm in the UK?

When it is 12pm (noon) in the UK, it is normally 1pm in Warsaw.