Current local time in Wakefield, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Wakefield
Wakefield, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 78,978.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 53°41′N / 1°30′W |
| Population: | 78,978 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Wakefield
| 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
Wakefield 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 Wakefield today
| Sunrise: | 07:44 |
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| Sunset: | 17:56 |
| Solar noon: | 12:50 |
| Day length: | 10h 11m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:08 – 18:32 |
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 Wakefield
- New York+5 hWakefield is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeWakefield is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hWakefield is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Wakefield time
What time zone is Wakefield in?
Wakefield uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Wakefield observe daylight saving time?
Wakefield 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 Wakefield and New York?
Right now Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Abuja?
Right now Wakefield 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.