Current local time in Colchester, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Colchester
Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 121,859.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Essex |
| Coordinates: | 51°53′N / 0°54′E |
| Population: | 121,859 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Colchester
| 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
Colchester 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 Colchester today
| Sunrise: | 07:33 |
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| Sunset: | 17:48 |
| Solar noon: | 12:40 |
| Day length: | 10h 15m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:58 – 18:22 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Colchester
- New York+5 hColchester is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeColchester is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hColchester is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Colchester time
What time zone is Colchester in?
Colchester uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Colchester observe daylight saving time?
Colchester 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 Colchester and New York?
Right now Colchester 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 Colchester and Abuja?
Right now Colchester 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.