Current time in Glasgow
United Kingdom · Europe/London
UTC offset
UTC+0
IANA time zone
Europe/London
DST status
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Business hours
09:00 – 17:00
Mon–Fri (typical)
Sunrise today
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Sunset today
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Day length
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Time difference
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About the time zone in Glasgow
Glasgow is in United Kingdom and keeps time using the IANA time zone Europe/London. Its clocks run at UTC+0 in standard time and move to UTC+1 while daylight saving time is in effect. Because the switch dates differ between countries, the time difference between Glasgow and cities elsewhere can change twice a year.
A quick reference: when it is 12:00 UTC, the local time in Glasgow is 12:00 PM in January and 1:00 PM in July. The one-hour difference between those two answers is daylight saving time at work.
To convert a specific date and time, use the Time Zone Converter; to find a meeting slot that suits colleagues in Glasgow and elsewhere, try the Meeting Planner.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone does Glasgow use?
Glasgow uses the IANA time zone Europe/London. Its standard-time offset is UTC+0, and it shifts to UTC+1 while daylight saving time is in effect.
Does Glasgow observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks in Glasgow move between UTC+0 (standard time) and UTC+1 (daylight saving time) each year, so its time difference with other cities changes with the seasons.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and New York?
In standard time, Glasgow is 5 hours ahead of New York. The gap can shift by an hour around daylight saving transitions, since the two cities change their clocks on different dates.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and London?
In standard time, Glasgow and London share the same clock time. Around daylight saving transitions the difference can temporarily change.