Current local time in Alton, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Alton
Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 16,584.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Hampshire |
| Coordinates: | 51°09′N / 0°58′W |
| Population: | 16,584 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Alton
| 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
Alton 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 Alton today
| Sunrise: | 07:41 |
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| Sunset: | 17:55 |
| Solar noon: | 12:48 |
| Day length: | 10h 14m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:07 – 18:29 |
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 Alton
- New York+5 hAlton is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeAlton is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hAlton is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Alton time
What time zone is Alton in?
Alton uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Alton observe daylight saving time?
Alton 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 Alton and New York?
Right now Alton 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 Alton and Abuja?
Right now Alton 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.