Current local time in Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Bishops Stortford
Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 37,838.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Hertfordshire |
| Coordinates: | 51°52′N / 0°10′E |
| Population: | 37,838 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Bishops Stortford
| 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
Bishops Stortford 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 Bishops Stortford today
| Sunrise: | 07:37 |
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| Sunset: | 17:49 |
| Solar noon: | 12:43 |
| Day length: | 10h 11m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:03 – 18:23 |
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 Bishops Stortford
- New York+5 hBishops Stortford is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBishops Stortford is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hBishops Stortford is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Bishops Stortford time
What time zone is Bishops Stortford in?
Bishops Stortford uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Bishops Stortford observe daylight saving time?
Bishops Stortford 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 Bishops Stortford and New York?
Right now Bishops Stortford 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 Bishops Stortford and Abuja?
Right now Bishops Stortford 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.