Current local time in Castleford, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Castleford
Castleford, Wakefield, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 60,509.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Wakefield |
| Coordinates: | 53°44′N / 1°22′W |
| Population: | 60,509 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Castleford
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Castleford is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Castleford today
| Sunrise: | 07:44 |
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| Sunset: | 17:55 |
| Solar noon: | 12:50 |
| Day length: | 10h 11m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:08 – 18:31 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Castleford
- New York+5 hCastleford is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeCastleford is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hCastleford is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Castleford time
What time zone is Castleford in?
Castleford uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Castleford observe daylight saving time?
Castleford is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Castleford and New York?
Right now Castleford is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Castleford and Abuja?
Right now Castleford and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.