Current local time in Stamford, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Stamford
Stamford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 20,592.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Lincolnshire |
| Coordinates: | 52°39′N / 0°29′W |
| Population: | 20,592 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Stamford
| 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
Stamford 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 Stamford today
| Sunrise: | 07:42 |
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| Sunset: | 17:50 |
| Solar noon: | 12:46 |
| Day length: | 10h 08m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:07 – 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 Stamford
- New York+5 hStamford is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeStamford is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hStamford is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Stamford time
What time zone is Stamford in?
Stamford uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Stamford observe daylight saving time?
Stamford 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 Stamford and New York?
Right now Stamford 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 Stamford and Abuja?
Right now Stamford 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.