Current local time in Bedford, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Bedford
Bedford, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 106,940.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 52°08′N / 0°28′W |
| Population: | 106,940 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Bedford
| 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
Bedford 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 Bedford today
| Sunrise: | 07:42 |
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| Sunset: | 17:49 |
| Solar noon: | 12:46 |
| Day length: | 10h 06m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:08 – 18:24 |
Calculated for 2026-10-24 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Bedford
- New York+5 hBedford is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBedford is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hBedford is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Bedford time
What time zone is Bedford in?
Bedford uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Bedford observe daylight saving time?
Bedford 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 Bedford and New York?
Right now Bedford 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 Bedford and Abuja?
Right now Bedford 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.