Geographic position of Glasgow
Glasgow is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 55.8652° N, 4.2576° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,219 km (3,864 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,800 km (2,361 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,238 km (10,090 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 266 km (165 mi) west
Glasgow lies in the high-latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Glasgow
With a population of 626,410, Glasgow ranks as the 3rd most populous city in United Kingdom, out of 860 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Glasgow
Glasgow Airport (GLA / EGPF) is a major international airport serving Glasgow directly.
Current local time at the airport is 17:38:31.
Daylight saving time changes in Glasgow
Glasgow uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/London. The current local offset is UTC+1 / BST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+0 / GMT to UTC+1 / BST.
- The clock was moved forward from 01:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+1 / BST to UTC+0 / GMT.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Glasgow
Business hours in Glasgow (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Glasgow
Compare time in Glasgow with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Glasgow in?
Glasgow follows the Europe/London time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Glasgow at UTC+1.
What time is it in Glasgow right now?
The current local time in Glasgow is 17:38:31 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Glasgow observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Glasgow is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Glasgow?
Glasgow is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Glasgow?
Glasgow Airport (GLA) is the airport serving Glasgow. The current local time at the airport is 17:38:31.
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