Current time in Glasgow
United Kingdom
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Time zone
Europe/London
UTC offset
GMT+1
Abbreviation
BST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
55.86, -4.25
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Glasgow
Glasgow uses Europe/London. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 (BST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Glasgow
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +5h |
| London · United Kingdom | Same time |
| Los Angeles · United States | +8h |
| Paris · France | −1h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −3h |
| Mumbai · India | −4h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −8h |
| Sydney · Australia | −9h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Glasgow
The longest day brings about 17h 35m of daylight, the shortest about 6h 58m.
Cities in the same time zone
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Glasgow in?
- Glasgow is in the Europe/London time zone, currently UTC+1 (BST).
- Does Glasgow observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Glasgow move between UTC+0 and UTC+1 (BST).
- What is the time difference between Glasgow and New York?
- Glasgow is 5h ahead of New York.