Current local time in Grays, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Grays
Grays, Thurrock, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 89,755.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Thurrock |
| Coordinates: | 51°29′N / 0°20′E |
| Population: | 89,755 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Grays
| 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
Grays 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 Grays today
| Sunrise: | 07:33 |
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| Sunset: | 17:53 |
| Solar noon: | 12:43 |
| Day length: | 10h 20m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:59 – 18:27 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Grays
- New York+5 hGrays is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeGrays is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hGrays is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Grays time
What time zone is Grays in?
Grays uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Grays observe daylight saving time?
Grays 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 Grays and New York?
Right now Grays 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 Grays and Abuja?
Right now Grays 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.