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This is the gateway to time around the world, closer or further away from the Prime Meridian.
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is never adjusted backwards or forwards. The UK is on GMT between mid-autumn and the beginning of spring. Currently, it is on daylight saving time (BST), which is GMT+1.
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22 September, 14:21 GMT, was the date of this year's autumnal (fall) equinox in the northern hemisphere, while in the southern hemisphere it was the spring (vernal) equinox. That means equal day and night, as you can view with the Sunrise/Sunset gadget. For future dates, go to this page.
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To celebrate the autumnal equinox we have prepared a surprise. Our latest timepiece shows you the equinox from an ancient, astrological perspective
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Read an illustrated recollection of an autumn equinox spent in New Zealand.
Find out more about the history of daylight saving time.
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