GMT Time Now — Greenwich Mean Time

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is a fixed offset of UTC±0 — it never changes for daylight saving.

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UTC±0 Monday, June 22, 2026
12:15:56

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It is in GMT (Greenwich Mean Time, UTC±0) right now. GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is a fixed offset of UTC±0 — it never changes for daylight saving. The UK observes GMT only in winter — from late March to late October London switches to BST (UTC+1).
Daylight saving

Is it GMT or BST right now?

BST (UTC+1) is in effect right now. Clocks fall back to GMT (UTC±0) on October 25, 2026 — in 125 days.
Mar 29Oct 25
BST · daylight (UTC+1) GMT · standard (UTC±0) Today
Clock changes

GMT / BST daylight-saving dates

2026

↑ Forward Sunday, March 29 → BST
↓ Back Sunday, October 25 → GMT

2027

↑ Forward Sunday, March 28 → BST
↓ Back Sunday, October 31 → GMT

Clocks change at 2:00 AM local time. Dates shift by a week or so each year; these are computed live from the IANA time-zone database.

What the letters mean

GMT, BST and Greenwich Mean Time

Standard time (winter)
GMT — Greenwich Mean Time
UTC±0
Daylight time (summer)
BST — British Summer Time
UTC+1
When you're not sure
Write Greenwich Mean Time — it refers to whichever of GMT or BST is currently in effect, so it's always correct.
Time differences

GMT vs other time zones right now

UTC Coordinated Universal Time same time → EST Eastern Standard Time −5h → PST Pacific Standard Time −8h → CST Central Standard Time −6h → CET Central European Time +1h → IST India Standard Time +5:30 → SGT Singapore Time +8h → JST Japan Standard Time +9h →

Tap a row for the full conversion page with a 24-hour table and the best hours to schedule across both zones.

Reference

About GMT

Full name
Greenwich Mean Time
UTC offset
UTC±0
Type
Standard time (fixed offset)
Daylight counterpart
BST — British Summer Time
Where it is used
United Kingdom and Ireland in winter; West Africa year-round.

Regions on GMT switch to BST (UTC+1) during daylight saving time.

Cities on GMT right now

London Abidjan Kumasi Accra Abobo Birmingham Yamoussoukro

Convert GMT to other time zones

GMT → UTC GMT → EST GMT → PST GMT → CST GMT → CET GMT → IST GMT → SGT GMT → JST

Convert GMT to major cities

GMT → New York GMT → London GMT → Tokyo GMT → Sydney GMT → Los Angeles GMT → Dubai GMT → Singapore GMT → Mumbai

Frequently asked questions

What does GMT stand for?

GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, a UTC offset of UTC±0. The UK observes GMT only in winter — from late March to late October London switches to BST (UTC+1).

Is GMT the same as BST?

No. GMT (UTC±0) is standard (winter) time; BST (UTC+1) is daylight (summer) time, one hour ahead. The umbrella term “Greenwich Mean Time” refers to whichever is in effect, so it is always safe to write Greenwich Mean Time when you are unsure.

When do the clocks change for GMT?

In 2026, clocks go forward into BST on Sunday, March 29 and back into GMT on Sunday, October 25. The dates shift by a week or so each year; this page always shows the live, correct schedule.

What time is it in GMT right now?

It is currently 12:15 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in GMT (UTC±0).

Where is GMT used?

United Kingdom and Ireland in winter; West Africa year-round. Cities currently on this time include London, Abidjan, Kumasi, Accra, Abobo.

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