Current local time in Glasgow, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 591,620.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 55°52′N / 4°15′W |
| Population: | 591,620 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Glasgow
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Glasgow is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Glasgow today
| Sunrise: | 08:00 |
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| Sunset: | 18:02 |
| Solar noon: | 13:01 |
| Day length: | 10h 02m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:22 – 18:40 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Glasgow
- New York+5 hGlasgow is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeGlasgow is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hGlasgow is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Glasgow time
What time zone is Glasgow in?
Glasgow uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Glasgow observe daylight saving time?
Glasgow is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and New York?
Right now Glasgow is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Abuja?
Right now Glasgow and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.