🧳 India to United Kingdom: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to United Kingdom on a India passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
India to United Kingdom at a glance
- Visa: Visa required – You need to get a visa before you travel.
- Money: Pound sterling (GBP)
- Time: United Kingdom (London) is 4.5 hours behind India (New Delhi) right now.
- Plugs: Yes, bring an adapter: United Kingdom uses plug type G, and India uses C, D, M.
- Voltage: Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in United Kingdom).
- Driving: on the left
- Emergency: 999 or 112 police, fire & ambulance
- Tipping: 10–12.5% in restaurants, often added as a service charge; not expected in pubs
- Best time: May–Sep – long days and the best chance of mild, dry weather
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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India to United Kingdom – questions
Do India passport holders need a visa for United Kingdom?
Visa required. You need to get a visa before you travel. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in United Kingdom?
The Pound sterling (GBP). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Indian rupee.
What is the time difference between India and United Kingdom?
United Kingdom (London) is 4.5 hours behind India (New Delhi) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in United Kingdom?
Yes, bring an adapter: United Kingdom uses plug type G, and India uses C, D, M. Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in United Kingdom).
Which side of the road do they drive on in United Kingdom?
On the left.
What is the emergency number in United Kingdom?
999 or 112 police, fire & ambulance.
When is the best time to visit United Kingdom?
May–Sep – long days and the best chance of mild, dry weather.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for United Kingdom?
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, updated 9 Sep 2026). U.S. advice: Exercise increased caution in United Kingdom because of terrorism.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.