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
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.