Greenwich 2000: Home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) + Greenwich Meridian + Greenwich Observatory + Millennium Dome = World Heritage site

Greenwich Time (GMT):	GMT	Greenwich England
Longitude 0° 0' 0" Prime Meridian of the World	GMT	Latitude 51° 28' 38" North of the Equator



	Founded Greenwich, England 1995

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

Western European Time (WET) Standard Time = GMT Summer Time = GMT+1

European clocks on Standard Time
until: Sunday 28 March 2010 01:00 GMT

then on Summer Time / Daylight Savings Time
until: Sunday 31 October 2010 01:00 GMT

European Union Standard Time dates here

It is a pleasure to welcome you to Greenwich, England, where East meets West at the Greenwich Meridian Line (0° longitude) at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. The home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) from which all World time zones are based.

Why is Greenwich, England so important to the World?

When you meet someone you arrange a time and a place; e.g. "meet me at the Pizza Place at 8pm";

Greenwich, England defines both time and place for the whole world. All time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and all places have a latitude (their distance North or South of the Equator) and a longitude (their distance East or West of the Greenwich Meridian)

So whether you are flying an aircraft, sailing a ship or just planning to meet up using your GPS remember that is measured from Greenwich, England:

Longitude 0° 0' 0"

Latitude 51° 28' 38"N (North of the Equator)

Greenwich Websites
	Greenwich Mean Time: GMT is the Universal Time (or UTC) for the World. Find the time in every Time Zone. Comprehensive TIME portal with A-Z of watches with fun 'n facts!
	Greenwich Meridian: Longitude 0° World's Prime Meridian is based on the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Every map or GPS uses latitude & longitude for reference
	Greenwich England: World Heritage Site. A complete Tourist Guide to one of those special and unique places on earth. 2,000 years of history awaits!
	Greenwich Star: Greenwich Observatory is over 325 years old. Information about eclipses, solstices, equinoxes, major space missions, astronomical events.
	Millennium Dome: The World's biggest Dome build on the Meridian Line in Greenwich. Controversial, expensive and currently closed awaiting new owners...
Information Portals
	Millennium Wheel: London's most popular tourist attraction the British airways London Eye. With the best views of London - book you tickets online. Packages available for that special day out!
	River Thames: London's Royal River flows through a 1,000 years of history from source to Southend, Royal River including Windsor, Hampton Court, Oxford, Henley on Thames, University Boat Race + 3 men in a boat!
	Royal History: 1,000 years of English monarchs. Including King Henry VIII & Queen Elizabeth I who were both born in Greenwich. Princess Diana tribute too.
	London Marathon: The World's biggest marathon runs in London every Spring starting in Greenwich Park. Complete guide to this and every major marathon.
	International Airports: Over a billion travellers pass through the Top 20 World Airports. An A-Z of every major International Airports including London Airports.
	Premier Live: English Premier League. Whether you want to get tickets, or listen on-line to every Premier Football League (soccer) games in England.
	Official Guide: Official tourist guide to every country in the World. Now you can find your tourist or business destination in one-click.
	Euro Help: January 2002 Euro Guide - New currency for Europe. An online guide to conversion rates and hyperlinks to key sites for every country in Europe.
	Mega Tsunami: When will this tidal wave strike?
Online Shopping Therapy
	Greenwich Shop: Quality shopping. Special gifts. Top name stores in the USA and UK enable you to shop on-line without those queues, car parks & hassles.
	Greenwich Book: Comprehensive guide to books relevant to this site. Buy books on-line now in the USA, UK, Germany, France & Australia.
	Greenwich Travel: Great deals on hotels in London, England and throughout Europe. Excellent packages on London's West End theatre packages.