Current Time in Wales
Wales is on UK time with no separate zone or clock change. It follows GMT from late October to late March and BST in between, the same as England.
Time in Wales
Time and clock changes are reserved to the UK Government, so the Senedd cannot set a different time for Wales.
West Wales is among the westernmost parts of Great Britain, so on a winter evening the sun sets roughly 15 to 20 minutes later in Pembrokeshire than in London by solar time, even though clock time is identical.
Cities in Wales
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 Wales?
Wales uses UK time: GMT in winter and BST in summer. The live clock on this page shows the current time.
Does Wales change its clocks?
Yes, together with the rest of the UK. In 2026 the clocks go forward on Sunday, 29 March 2026 and back on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Is Wales in a different time zone from London?
No. Wales is in the same time zone as London, Europe/London.