Current local time in Islington, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Islington
Islington, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 319,143.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 51°32′N / 0°06′W |
| Population: | 319,143 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Islington
| 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
Islington 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 Islington 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 Islington
- New York+5 hIslington is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeIslington is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hIslington is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Islington time
What time zone is Islington in?
Islington uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Islington observe daylight saving time?
Islington 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 Islington and New York?
Right now Islington 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 Islington and Abuja?
Right now Islington 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.