Time Now in Glasgow, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 55.87° N, 4.26° W
Elevation: 40 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: Scotland
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: BST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: BST
Glasgow is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (BST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Glasgow, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Glasgow
Daylight Hours in Glasgow
Glasgow gets 17h 22m of daylight today. Sunrise in Glasgow is at 04:40 and sunset in Glasgow is at 22:02.
Daylight ranges from about 6h 58m near the December solstice to 17h 34m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Glasgow and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Glasgow right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Glasgow
What is the current local time in Glasgow?
The live local time in Glasgow is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Glasgow currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Glasgow in?
Glasgow uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Glasgow observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Glasgow is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Glasgow's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Glasgow.
Weather in Glasgow
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Prayer Times in Glasgow
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 5 Jul ● | 01:21 | 04:39 | 13:21 | 17:51 | 22:03 | 23:33 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 01:21 | 04:41 | 13:21 | 17:51 | 22:02 | 23:32 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 01:21 | 04:42 | 13:21 | 17:51 | 22:01 | 23:31 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 01:22 | 04:43 | 13:22 | 17:51 | 22:00 | 23:30 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 01:22 | 04:44 | 13:22 | 17:51 | 21:59 | 23:29 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 01:22 | 04:45 | 13:22 | 17:51 | 21:59 | 23:29 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 01:22 | 04:47 | 13:22 | 17:50 | 21:58 | 23:28 |
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Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Glasgow
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Glasgow
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14-day Forecast for Glasgow
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Glasgow
Sunrise
in Glasgow
↑
4:40 AM
Sunset
in Glasgow
↓
10:02 PM
Day Length
17h 21m
Dawn
in Glasgow
3:39 AM
Dusk
in Glasgow
11:02 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Glasgow
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
77.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:59
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:50
View the detailed moon calendar for Glasgow with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Glasgow
How Far Is Glasgow From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 556 km | SSE (149deg) |
| Paris | 899 km | SSE (147deg) |
| Moscow | 2,576 km | ENE (73deg) |
| New York | 5,181 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Dubai | 5,828 km | E (100deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,465 km | E (89deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,236 km | NW (308deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,277 km | NNE (29deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Glasgow?
Glasgow next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Glasgow's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Glasgow and you would surface in the open ocean, near 55.9deg S, 175.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glasgow
What time is it in Glasgow right now?
The current local time in Glasgow is 02:05 on Sunday, July 05, 2026. Glasgow follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Glasgow in?
Glasgow uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Glasgow?
Is Glasgow on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Glasgow is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 05, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Glasgow today?
Today in Glasgow: sunrise is at 04:40 and sunset is at 22:02, giving 17h 21m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Glasgow tonight?
The moon phase over Glasgow tonight is Waning Gibbous with 77.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Glasgow?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Glasgow, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.