Current Time in Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is a self-governing Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea. It uses UK time: GMT in winter and BST in summer, and the clocks change on the same dates as the UK.
About time in Isle of Man
Its parliament, Tynwald, is often described as the oldest continuously operating parliament in the world, with a tradition dating back about a thousand years. The open-air Tynwald Day ceremony takes place each 5 July.
The TT motorcycle races in late May and early June are the island's best-known event, with timing measured to a fraction of a second, so clock accuracy matters more here than in most places.
- About 84,000 residents.
- Capital: Douglas.
- Tynwald Day is held every 5 July.
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 Isle of Man?
Isle of Man 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 Isle of Man?
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 Isle of Man part of the UK?
No. Isle of Man is a self-governing Crown Dependency of the British Crown, with its own government, but it is not part of the United Kingdom.