Current local time in Chelmsford, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 111,511.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Essex |
| Coordinates: | 51°44′N / 0°28′E |
| Population: | 111,511 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Chelmsford
| 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
Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford today
| Sunrise: | 07:32 |
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| Sunset: | 17:52 |
| Solar noon: | 12:42 |
| Day length: | 10h 19m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:58 – 18:26 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Chelmsford
- New York+5 hChelmsford is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeChelmsford is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hChelmsford is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Chelmsford time
What time zone is Chelmsford in?
Chelmsford uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Chelmsford observe daylight saving time?
Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and New York?
Right now Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Abuja?
Right now Chelmsford 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.