Current local time in Cowes, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Cowes
Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 21,226.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Isle of Wight |
| Coordinates: | 50°46′N / 1°18′W |
| Population: | 21,226 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Cowes
| 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
Cowes 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 Cowes today
| Sunrise: | 07:41 |
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| Sunset: | 17:57 |
| Solar noon: | 12:49 |
| Day length: | 10h 15m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:08 – 18:31 |
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 Cowes
- New York+5 hCowes is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeCowes is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hCowes is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Cowes time
What time zone is Cowes in?
Cowes uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Cowes observe daylight saving time?
Cowes 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 Cowes and New York?
Right now Cowes 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 Cowes and Abuja?
Right now Cowes 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.