Current local time in Chichester, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Chichester
Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 31,654.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | West Sussex |
| Coordinates: | 50°50′N / 0°47′W |
| Population: | 31,654 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Chichester
| 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
Chichester 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 Chichester today
| Sunrise: | 07:37 |
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| Sunset: | 17:57 |
| Solar noon: | 12:47 |
| Day length: | 10h 19m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:04 – 18:30 |
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 Chichester
- New York+5 hChichester is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeChichester is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hChichester is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Chichester time
What time zone is Chichester in?
Chichester uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Chichester observe daylight saving time?
Chichester 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 Chichester and New York?
Right now Chichester 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 Chichester and Abuja?
Right now Chichester 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.