Current local time in Basildon, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Basildon
Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 144,859.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Essex |
| Coordinates: | 51°34′N / 0°27′E |
| Population: | 144,859 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Basildon
| 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
Basildon 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 Basildon today
| Sunrise: | 07:34 |
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| Sunset: | 17:50 |
| Solar noon: | 12:42 |
| Day length: | 10h 16m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:00 – 18:24 |
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 Basildon
- New York+5 hBasildon is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBasildon is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hBasildon is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Basildon time
What time zone is Basildon in?
Basildon uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Basildon observe daylight saving time?
Basildon 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 Basildon and New York?
Right now Basildon 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 Basildon and Abuja?
Right now Basildon 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.