About UK Joins the EEC
the United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community on 1 January 1973 under Prime Minister Edward Heath, beginning 47 years of European membership.
Use the live elapsed counter at the top of this page to see exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds have passed since 1 January 1973.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days since the UK joined the EEC?
The live counter on this page shows the exact number of days since the UK joined the EEC on 1 January 1973, updating every second.
How many years since the UK joined the EEC?
The live counter on this page shows the exact years and days since the UK joined the EEC in 1973. The years figure updates in real time.
How many weeks since the UK joined the EEC?
The live counter on this page shows the precise number of weeks elapsed since the UK joined the EEC on 1 January 1973.
What day of the week was UK accession to the EEC?
UK accession to the EEC was on a Monday, 1 January 1973.
When is the next anniversary of UK accession to the EEC?
The anniversary of UK accession to the EEC falls each year on 1 January. The stats box above shows exactly how many days until the next one.