Europe · United Kingdom

Current time in Glasgow

Greenwich Mean Time. Currently on daylight saving time.

BST · UTC+01:00IANA: Europe/London55.86° N · 4.25° W
Current time☾ Night
04:26:38

Sunday, May 31, 2026

☾ NIGHT 04:4013:1421:48
Sunrise
04:40
Solar noon
13:14
Sunset
21:48

Offset right now

UTC+01:00

Greenwich Mean Time · BST

Daylight saving

Active

Ends Oct 25, 2026 · in 5 months

Through the current period

30%
Mar 29, 2026Oct 25, 2026

About Glasgow time

Glasgow keeps two clocks.

Glasgow moves to the brisk, steady rhythm of UK time, where the working day starts early and the coffee flows strong to match the grey skies. Because Scotland’s largest city shares London’s clock, coordinating with teams east or west is straightforward, though locals will remind you that Glasgow time feels distinctly its own—more direct, more wry, more ready for a quick chat at the pub after the last stand‑up.

Daylight saving

The year, by the clock.

Currently BST
GMTBSTGMT29 Mar · +1h25 Oct · −1h Jan 2026 Dec

Now

BST

Daylight saving · since Mar 29, 2026

Next change

Oct 25, 2026

Clocks fall back · in 5 months

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glasgow's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the current date and time in Glasgow?
Glasgow follows Europe/London time, which is currently UTC+1 (BST) in summer.
Daylight saving in Glasgow
Yes, clocks move forward 1h in late March and back 1h in late October, matching the rest of the UK.
Typical work hours in Glasgow
Most offices open around 8:30–9:00 and close by 17:00–17:30, aligning with the rest of the UK business day.
How does Glasgow’s time compare to New York?
During BST, Glasgow is 5 hours ahead of New York (which is on EDT); in winter on GMT, it’s still 5 hours ahead of New York (EST).
Best time for calls with Glasgow in summer?
Between 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00 BST works well, avoiding the early rush and late wrap-up.
Best time for calls with Glasgow in winter?
Similarly, 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00 GMT slots align with local focus hours.
Any global events affecting the calendar in Glasgow?
Local bank holidays like St. Andrew’s Day and Easter Monday can pause work; checking a shared calendar helps avoid surprises.
Daylight in summer
With BST, evenings are very long—often not fully dark until past 22:00—so late-afternoon calls can find people still outdoors.
Tips for remote work with Glasgow?
Agree on a 2-hour overlap, share status updates async, and respect that sunset comes late in summer and early in winter—Glasgow teams often send quick voice notes between meetings.

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// France's time zones, right now
GET /v1/timezones?country=fr
{
"data": [
{
"iana": "Europe/Paris",
"display_name": "Paris",
"current": {
"utc_offset": "+02:00",
"abbreviation": "CEST",
"is_dst": true
}
}
]
}