What is the time difference between Glasgow and New York?

New York is 5 hours behind Glasgow right now. During the year the gap varies between 4 hours and 5 hours, because the two cities change their clocks on different dates.

When is the next public holiday in Glasgow?

Saint Andrew's Day, on Monday 30 November 2026. It is a regional holiday that applies in this part of the country.

When do working hours in Glasgow overlap with New York?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Glasgow's for 3 hours today (14:00–17:00 Glasgow time).

Current Time in Glasgow, United Kingdom — GMT

UTC+00:00Standard timeEurope/London

Glasgow, United Kingdom

05:49:59 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Glasgow, United Kingdom is 5:49 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Glasgow is on standard time, GMT (UTC+00:00); clocks go forward on 28 March 2027.

Pronunciation

Glasgow

Time zone and daylight saving time in Glasgow

Time zone (IANA): Europe/London
Current offset: GMT (UTC+00:00)
Daylight saving: Standard time
Offsets in the next 12 months: UTC+00:00 and UTC+01:00

Next clock change: On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 01:00 local time, clocks go forward 1 hour to 02:00, from GMT (UTC+00:00) to BST (UTC+01:00).

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

07:32 AM

Sunset

04:28 PM

Day length

8h 57m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:00 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 6h 59m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 17h 35m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Glasgow	Overlap with Glasgow
New York	12:49	−5 h	14:00–22:00	3 h (14:00–17:00)
Toronto	12:49	−5 h	14:00–22:00	3 h (14:00–17:00)
Paris	18:49	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)
Berlin	18:49	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)
Lagos	18:49	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)
Dubai	21:49	+4 h	05:00–13:00	4 h (09:00–13:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Glasgow

In 25 days
Saint Andrew's Day
Mon, Nov 30, 2026
PublicRegional
In 50 days
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 53 days
Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026
Public

Airports near Glasgow

Glasgow Airport GLA11 km straight-line
Glasgow Prestwick Airport PIK45 km straight-line
Edinburgh Airport EDI56 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Glasgow observe daylight saving time?: Yes. On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 01:00 local time, clocks go forward 1 hour to 02:00, from GMT (UTC+00:00) to BST (UTC+01:00).
What is the time difference between Glasgow and New York?: New York is 5 hours behind Glasgow right now. During the year the gap varies between 4 hours and 5 hours, because the two cities change their clocks on different dates.
When is the next public holiday in Glasgow?: Saint Andrew's Day, on Monday 30 November 2026. It is a regional holiday that applies in this part of the country.
When do working hours in Glasgow overlap with New York?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Glasgow's for 3 hours today (14:00–17:00 Glasgow time).

Time in other cities, compared with Glasgow

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