Current local time in Derry, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Derry
Derry, Derry City and Strabane, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 83,652.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Derry City and Strabane |
| Coordinates: | 55°00′N / 7°19′W |
| Population: | 83,652 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Derry
| 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
Derry 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 Derry today
| Sunrise: | 08:12 |
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| Sunset: | 18:14 |
| Solar noon: | 13:13 |
| Day length: | 10h 01m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:35 – 18:51 |
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 Derry
- New York+5 hDerry is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeDerry is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hDerry is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Derry time
What time zone is Derry in?
Derry uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Derry observe daylight saving time?
Derry 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 Derry and New York?
Right now Derry 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 Derry and Abuja?
Right now Derry 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.