Current local time in Rochford, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Rochford
Rochford, Essex, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 16,739.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Essex |
| Coordinates: | 51°35′N / 0°42′E |
| Population: | 16,739 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Rochford
| 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
Rochford 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 Rochford today
| Sunrise: | 07:35 |
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| Sunset: | 17:47 |
| Solar noon: | 12:41 |
| Day length: | 10h 12m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:00 – 18:22 |
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 Rochford
- New York+5 hRochford is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeRochford is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hRochford is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Rochford time
What time zone is Rochford in?
Rochford uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Rochford observe daylight saving time?
Rochford 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 Rochford and New York?
Right now Rochford 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 Rochford and Abuja?
Right now Rochford 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.