Current local time in Oxford, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 171,380.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Oxfordshire |
| Coordinates: | 51°45′N / 1°15′W |
| Population: | 171,380 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Oxford
| 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
Oxford 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 Oxford today
| Sunrise: | 07:39 |
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| Sunset: | 17:59 |
| Solar noon: | 12:49 |
| Day length: | 10h 19m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:05 – 18:33 |
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 Oxford
- New York+5 hOxford is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeOxford is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hOxford is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Oxford time
What time zone is Oxford in?
Oxford uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Oxford observe daylight saving time?
Oxford 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 Oxford and New York?
Right now Oxford 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 Oxford and Abuja?
Right now Oxford 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.