Current Time in Guernsey
Guernsey is the main island of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a Crown Dependency that also covers Alderney, Sark and Herm. All of them use UK time, GMT in winter and BST in summer.
About time in Guernsey
Sark, a short boat ride away, has no cars and was designated the world's first Dark Sky Island in 2011, so many visitors plan a night around the clock and the moon, not just the sun.
Guernsey follows the UK and EU clock-change dates, so its time is the same as London all year. It is one hour behind France and the rest of Central Europe.
- About 63,000 residents.
- Capital: St Peter Port.
- Sark was named a Dark Sky Island in 2011.
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 Guernsey?
Guernsey uses the same time as the UK: GMT in winter and BST in summer. The live clock on this page shows the current time.
When do the clocks change in Guernsey?
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 Guernsey part of the UK?
No. Guernsey is a self-governing Crown Dependency of the British Crown, with its own government, but it is not part of the United Kingdom.