Current Time in Gibraltar
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory on the southern tip of Spain. Unlike the UK, it uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer, so it is always one hour ahead of the UK.
About time in Gibraltar
Gibraltar changes its clocks on the same dates as the UK and the EU, so the one-hour gap with London never changes. The border with Spain is also on the same time, so crossing the frontier does not alter your watch.
The Rock is a short flight from the UK, and flight times are published in local time, so a departure from London in the morning lands in Gibraltar an hour later by the clock than the flight duration suggests.
- About 34,000 residents.
- Always one hour ahead of the UK.
- Shares its clock with neighbouring Spain.
Other UK territories
Clock change guides
- What Is Daylight Saving Time (DST)? A Plain-English GuideWhat daylight saving time is, how it works in the UK, Europe and the US, why it exists, its history, who uses it and the argument over scrapping it.
- Why Do the Clocks Go Back in October? The Real ReasonThe clocks go back in autumn to return the UK to GMT, so winter mornings are lighter. The history, the rule, what time it happens and what changes for you.
- When Do the Clocks Go Forward Again After Going Back?When the UK clocks go forward again after the autumn change, how long the UK stays on GMT, when evenings get lighter and how to remember to reset your clocks.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Gibraltar?
Gibraltar uses Central European Time (UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) in summer, which is always one hour ahead of the UK.
When do the clocks change in Gibraltar?
On the same dates as the UK and the EU: the last Sunday of March and the last Sunday of October. In 2026 that is Sunday, 29 March 2026 and Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Is Gibraltar part of the UK?
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory, which is under British sovereignty but is not part of the United Kingdom itself.