Current local time in Aberdeen, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Aberdeen
Aberdeen, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 196,670.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 57°09′N / 2°06′W |
| Population: | 196,670 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Aberdeen
| 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
Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen today
| Sunrise: | 07:55 |
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| Sunset: | 17:50 |
| Solar noon: | 12:53 |
| Day length: | 9h 55m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:15 – 18:30 |
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 Aberdeen
- New York+5 hAberdeen is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeAberdeen is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hAberdeen is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Aberdeen time
What time zone is Aberdeen in?
Aberdeen uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Aberdeen observe daylight saving time?
Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen and New York?
Right now Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen and Abuja?
Right now Aberdeen 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.