Current local time in Glasgow, United Kingdom
The live clock above shows the time in Glasgow. Glasgow is in the Europe/London time zone, UTC+1 right now (BST).
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Region | Glasgow |
| Population | about 885,000 |
| Coordinates | 55.87° N, 4.25° W |
| Time zone | Europe/London |
| Abbreviation | GMT / BST |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 (winter) / UTC+1 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Glasgow uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+0 (GMT) and UTC+1 (BST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:19 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 4:31 AM | 10:06 PM | 17 h 35 min |
| September equinox | 7:01 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 16 min |
| December solstice | 8:45 AM | 3:44 PM | 6 h 58 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Glasgow at about 12:26 PM in mid-January, and about 1:22 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 17 minutes ahead of the sun, because Glasgow sits at 4.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Glasgow time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind | |
| Paris | 1 hour ahead | |
| Dubai | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 3 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 5.5 hours ahead in Jan, 4.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 65 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Dundee | 102 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Belfast | 178 km (111 mi) | same time |
| Newcastle | 193 km (120 mi) | same time |
| Aberdeen | 196 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Sunderland | 210 km (131 mi) | same time |
| Middlesbrough | 240 km (149 mi) | same time |
| Blackpool | 240 km (149 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United Kingdom
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Leeds
- Sheffield
- Liverpool
- Cardiff
- Nottingham
- Newcastle
- Bristol
- Edinburgh
- Leicester
- Bradford
- Southend-on-Sea
- Southampton
- Belfast
- Coventry
- Stoke
Questions people ask
What time zone is Glasgow in?
Glasgow is in the Europe/London time zone, UTC+0, or UTC+1 during daylight saving time.
Does Glasgow have daylight saving time?
Glasgow uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+0 (GMT) and UTC+1 (BST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Glasgow when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Glasgow's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 17 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).