UNIX Timestamp to UK Time

Convert UNIX timestamps, epoch times, and ISO dates to UK Time (GMT/BST). Current offset: UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (BST). UK observes BST (British Summer Time) from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.

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About UK Time

IANA Name
Europe/London
Abbreviation
GMT/BST
UTC Offset
UTC+0 (winter) / UTC+1 (summer)
Region
Europe
Major Cities
London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, Reykjavik
Daylight Saving
Yes

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between GMT and BST?

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is UTC+0, used in winter. BST (British Summer Time) is UTC+1, used in summer. The UK springs forward in March and falls back in October.

Is London always on GMT?

No. London uses GMT from late October to late March, and BST (UTC+1) from late March to late October.

What is the time difference between London and New York?

London is 5 hours ahead of New York during EST (winter), and 4 hours ahead during EDT (summer). The UK and US switch DST on different dates, creating brief 4-hour gaps.

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