Current local time in Croydon, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Croydon
Croydon, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 173,314.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 51°23′N / 0°06′W |
| Population: | 173,314 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Croydon
| 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
Croydon 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 Croydon today
| Sunrise: | 07:34 |
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| Sunset: | 17:55 |
| Solar noon: | 12:45 |
| Day length: | 10h 20m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:00 – 18:29 |
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 Croydon
- New York+5 hCroydon is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeCroydon is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hCroydon is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Croydon time
What time zone is Croydon in?
Croydon uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Croydon observe daylight saving time?
Croydon 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 Croydon and New York?
Right now Croydon 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 Croydon and Abuja?
Right now Croydon 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.