Current local time in Chester, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Chester
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 90,524.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Coordinates: | 53°11′N / 2°54′W |
| Population: | 90,524 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Chester
| 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
Chester 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 Chester today
| Sunrise: | 07:51 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 12:56 |
| Day length: | 10h 09m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:15 – 18:36 |
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 Chester
- New York+5 hChester is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeChester is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hChester is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Chester time
What time zone is Chester in?
Chester uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Chester observe daylight saving time?
Chester 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 Chester and New York?
Right now Chester 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 Chester and Abuja?
Right now Chester 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.