Current local time in Elgin, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Elgin
Elgin, Moray, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 22,980.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Moray |
| Coordinates: | 57°39′N / 3°19′W |
| Population: | 22,980 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Elgin
| 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
Elgin 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 Elgin today
| Sunrise: | 08:03 |
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| Sunset: | 17:51 |
| Solar noon: | 12:57 |
| Day length: | 9h 48m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:23 – 18:31 |
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 Elgin
- New York+5 hElgin is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeElgin is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hElgin is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Elgin time
What time zone is Elgin in?
Elgin uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Elgin observe daylight saving time?
Elgin 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 Elgin and New York?
Right now Elgin 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 Elgin and Abuja?
Right now Elgin 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.