Greenwich Mean Time
Commonly abbreviated GMT — shown here for reference only; this site always uses the IANA identifier Europe/London as the source of truth.
18:53:33
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · UTC+01:00
Currently in daylight saving time. Next change: 2026-10-25.
Understand this time zone
- GMT vs UTC: What’s the Difference?GMT and UTC are used almost interchangeably, but they are not defined the same way. Here is the practical difference.
- What Is UTC?UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the reference point every time zone is measured against. Here is what it actually is — and is not.
- How Daylight Saving Time WorksDaylight saving time moves clocks forward in spring and back in autumn — but not everywhere. Here is who observes it and why it matters for scheduling.
Cities in this time zone
Greenwich Mean Time compared with other time zones
| Time zone | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinated Universal Time | 17:53 | 1 hour behind |
| Indochina Time | 00:53Tomorrow | 6 hours ahead |
| India Standard Time | 23:23 | 4h 30m ahead |
| Japan Standard Time | 02:53Tomorrow | 8 hours ahead |
| Korea Standard Time | 02:53Tomorrow | 8 hours ahead |
| Singapore Time | 01:53Tomorrow | 7 hours ahead |
| China Standard Time | 01:53Tomorrow | 7 hours ahead |
| Australian Eastern Time | 04:53Tomorrow | 10 hours ahead |
Used in: United Kingdom.