Current local time in Acton, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Acton
Acton, Ealing, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 53,689.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Ealing |
| Coordinates: | 51°31′N / 0°17′W |
| Population: | 53,689 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Acton
| 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
Acton 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 Acton today
| Sunrise: | 07:35 |
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| Sunset: | 17:55 |
| Solar noon: | 12:45 |
| Day length: | 10h 20m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:01 – 18:29 |
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 Acton
- New York+5 hActon is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeActon is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hActon is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Acton time
What time zone is Acton in?
Acton uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Acton observe daylight saving time?
Acton 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 Acton and New York?
Right now Acton 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 Acton and Abuja?
Right now Acton 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.