Current local time in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 85,629.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Hertfordshire |
| Coordinates: | 51°45′N / 0°27′W |
| Population: | 85,629 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Hemel Hempstead
| 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
Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead today
| Sunrise: | 07:40 |
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| Sunset: | 17:52 |
| Solar noon: | 12:46 |
| Day length: | 10h 11m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:05 – 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 Hemel Hempstead
- New York+5 hHemel Hempstead is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeHemel Hempstead is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hHemel Hempstead is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Hemel Hempstead time
What time zone is Hemel Hempstead in?
Hemel Hempstead uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Hemel Hempstead observe daylight saving time?
Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead and New York?
Right now Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead and Abuja?
Right now Hemel Hempstead 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.