Current local time in Orkney, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Orkney
Orkney, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 20,100.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Orkney Islands |
| Coordinates: | 58°59′N / 2°58′W |
| Population: | 20,100 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Orkney
| 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
Orkney 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 Orkney today
| Sunrise: | 08:08 |
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| Sunset: | 17:44 |
| Solar noon: | 12:56 |
| Day length: | 9h 35m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:26 – 18:25 |
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 Orkney
- New York+5 hOrkney is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeOrkney is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hOrkney is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Orkney time
What time zone is Orkney in?
Orkney uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Orkney observe daylight saving time?
Orkney 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 Orkney and New York?
Right now Orkney 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 Orkney and Abuja?
Right now Orkney 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.