Yes, as of 2026, Big Ben (the Great Bell) has returned to its full regular chiming schedule. Following a massive five-year restoration project of the Elizabeth Tower that was largely completed in late 2022, the clock's mechanical hammers were reconnected to the 13.7-tonne bell. It now strikes the iconic "bongs" every hour, on the hour. Additionally, the four smaller "quarter bells" have resumed their "Westminster Quarters" melody, chiming every 15 minutes. During the long renovation, the bells were silent except for major national events like New Year's Eve and Remembrance Sunday to protect the hearing of the workers inside the tower. Today, the clock is once again powered by its original Victorian gravity-driven mechanism, though it has been fitted with a modern electric motor as a backup. The tower's faces have also been restored to their original Prussian blue and gold color scheme, making it a fully functional and visual centerpiece of the London skyline once again.