Current local time in Durham, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Durham
Durham, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 47,785.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 54°47′N / 1°35′W |
| Population: | 47,785 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Durham
| 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
Durham 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 Durham today
| Sunrise: | 07:51 |
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| Sunset: | 17:49 |
| Solar noon: | 12:50 |
| Day length: | 9h 58m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:14 – 18:26 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Durham
- New York+5 hDurham is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeDurham is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hDurham is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Durham time
What time zone is Durham in?
Durham uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Durham observe daylight saving time?
Durham 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 Durham and New York?
Right now Durham 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 Durham and Abuja?
Right now Durham 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.