Time from NPL

The Anthorn Radio Station transmits precise time signals from the National Physical Laboratory across the United Kingdom through radio frequency broadcasts.

The National Physical Laboratory established this broadcasting service to maintain accurate timekeeping standards following advancements in atomic clock technology during the 1950s.

The time signal transmission system influences daily operations of British institutions, from transportation networks to financial markets requiring synchronized timekeeping.

Users throughout the United Kingdom can receive accurate time signals through various devices that automatically synchronize with the NPL broadcast system.

The facility employs multiple atomic clocks to generate time signals with an accuracy of one second deviation over a million years.

GPS coordinates: 54.91000,-3.28000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22