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GMT – Greenwich Mean Time

Current Offset:UTC+1(Daylight Time Active)

Timezone Overview

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is a time standard used across the Europe region. The current local UTC offset is UTC+1. GMT (UTC+0) is the standard time variant of Greenwich / British Time. Regions following this timezone advance clocks to BST (UTC+1) during daylight saving periods.

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Greenwich / British Time Variant

Daylight Saving Time Counterpart: BST

GMT (UTC+0) serves as the standard civil time in the United Kingdom and Ireland during winter. During the warmer months, the UK advances to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1).

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GMT Timezone Details

Abbreviation
GMT
Standard Offset
UTC+0
Current Offset
UTC+1
Daylight Offset
UTC+1
DST Status
Active (Daylight)
IANA Identifier
Europe/London
Region
Europe
Clock Changes
Seasonal (2x/year)

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Information

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) participates in daylight saving time adjustments. During the standard time period, clocks operate at UTC+0, and during the daylight saving period, clocks advance by 1 hour to UTC+1.

Standard Time
UTC+0
GMT
Daylight Saving Time
UTC+1
BST

Specific changeover dates depend on jurisdictional regulations. In North America transitions generally take place in March and November, in Europe transitions occur in late March and late October, and Southern Hemisphere zones transition between October and April.

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Major Cities in GMT Time

Representative cities currently observing Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) with their live local times.

5 major cities listed
CityCountryCurrent TimeCurrent Offset
LondonUnited Kingdom7:19 AMUTC+1
BirminghamUnited Kingdom7:19 AMUTC+1
ManchesterUnited Kingdom7:19 AMUTC+1
GlasgowUnited Kingdom7:19 AMUTC+1
DublinIreland7:19 AMUTC+1

Countries & Territories Represented

United KingdomIreland

GMT Time Zone Converters

Convert GMT to other major international time zones with live clocks.

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GMT to CST
Central Standard Time
GMT to UTC
Coordinated Universal Time

Other Europe Timezones

BST
UTC+1
WET
UTC+0
WEST
UTC+1
CET
UTC+1
CEST
UTC+2
EET
UTC+2

Frequently Asked Questions about GMT

Accurate, factual answers regarding Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and its seasonal schedule.

What is GMT and what does it stand for?

GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time. It is a civil time standard used in Europe with a standard offset of UTC+0 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Its current offset is UTC+1.

Does GMT observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

Yes, Greenwich Mean Time participates in seasonal daylight saving time shifts. Standard time is UTC+0 and daylight saving time is UTC+1. Clocks in this zone are currently advancing for daylight saving time.

What is the difference between GMT and BST?

GMT (UTC+0) serves as the standard civil time in the United Kingdom and Ireland during winter. During the warmer months, the UK advances to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1).

Which major cities use GMT?

Major cities operating in or aligned with Greenwich Mean Time include London (United Kingdom), Birmingham (United Kingdom), Manchester (United Kingdom), Glasgow (United Kingdom), Dublin (Ireland).

How do I convert GMT to another timezone?

To convert GMT (UTC+1) to your local time or another zone, calculate the hour difference between your local UTC offset and UTC+1. You can also use the live interactive converters listed on this page for instant side-by-side time comparisons.