Current local time in Watford, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Watford
Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 125,707.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Hertfordshire |
| Coordinates: | 51°39′N / 0°24′W |
| Population: | 125,707 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Watford
| 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
Watford 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 Watford today
| Sunrise: | 07:38 |
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| Sunset: | 17:54 |
| Solar noon: | 12:46 |
| Day length: | 10h 16m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:03 – 18:28 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Watford
- New York+5 hWatford is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeWatford is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hWatford is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Watford time
What time zone is Watford in?
Watford uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Watford observe daylight saving time?
Watford 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 Watford and New York?
Right now Watford 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 Watford and Abuja?
Right now Watford 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.