Current Time in IANA GB Timezone
IANA Name: GB
Standard Offset: UTC +00:00
Daylight Saving: Yes
DST Offset: UTC +01:00
DST Abbreviation: BST
Currently Observing DST: Yes ✅
GB (GB) is an IANA time zone with a standard offset of UTC+00:00. As of Monday, 20 July 2026, the current local time in the GB zone is 14:24:15 (BST). This zone observes daylight saving time, shifting to UTC+01:00 during the DST period; the changeover dates are set by the IANA time zone database and applied automatically by operating systems. The GB zone is used in United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in the GB time zone?
As of Monday, 20 July 2026 the local time in GB is 14:24:15 (BST). The clock at the top of this page updates live to the current time in this zone.
What is the UTC offset of GB?
GB has a standard offset of UTC+00:00. Add this offset to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to get the local time in the zone.
Does GB observe daylight saving time?
Yes. GB observes daylight saving time, moving to UTC+01:00 during the DST period before returning to UTC+00:00. The transition dates change each year and follow the IANA time zone database.
Which countries use the GB time zone?
GB is used across 1 country, including United Kingdom. All of them keep the same clock time shown on this page.