Current local time in Basingstoke, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Basingstoke
Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 107,642.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Hampshire |
| Coordinates: | 51°16′N / 1°05′W |
| Population: | 107,642 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Basingstoke
| 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
Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke today
| Sunrise: | 07:40 |
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| Sunset: | 17:57 |
| Solar noon: | 12:48 |
| Day length: | 10h 17m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:06 – 18:31 |
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 Basingstoke
- New York+5 hBasingstoke is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBasingstoke is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hBasingstoke is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Basingstoke time
What time zone is Basingstoke in?
Basingstoke uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Basingstoke observe daylight saving time?
Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and New York?
Right now Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Abuja?
Right now Basingstoke 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.