Time Scotland - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT + 1 h (BST) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s + 1 h (BST) |
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What time is it in Scotland?
The current time in Scotland is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Scotland is in United Kingdom, in the Europe/London time zone. Scotland is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +1:00. The next clock change in Scotland is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Scotland is currently on the same time as London.
Time zone and clock changes in Scotland
| Time zone | Europe/London |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +1:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | October 25, 2026 |
| Difference with London | 0 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Scotland
Today, October 20, 2026, the sun rises in Scotland at 07:57 and sets at 18:03 (local time), giving 10 h 06 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:00.
More about Scotland
See the location and GPS coordinates of Scotland, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Scotland and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Scotland
What time is it in Scotland right now?
The current time in Scotland is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Europe/London time zone.
What is the time difference between Scotland and London?
Scotland is currently on the same time as London.
Does Scotland observe daylight saving time?
Scotland is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +1:00. The next clock change in Scotland is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Scotland?
Today, October 20, 2026, the sun rises in Scotland at 07:57 and sets at 18:03 (local time), giving 10 h 06 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:00.
