Current local time in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Ellesmere Port
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 67,768.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Coordinates: | 53°17′N / 2°54′W |
| Population: | 67,768 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Ellesmere Port
| 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
Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port today
| Sunrise: | 07:51 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 12:56 |
| Day length: | 10h 09m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:15 – 18:36 |
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 Ellesmere Port
- New York+5 hEllesmere Port is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeEllesmere Port is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hEllesmere Port is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Ellesmere Port time
What time zone is Ellesmere Port in?
Ellesmere Port uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Ellesmere Port observe daylight saving time?
Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port and New York?
Right now Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port and Abuja?
Right now Ellesmere Port 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.