Current local time in Guildford, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Guildford
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 71,873.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Surrey |
| Coordinates: | 51°14′N / 0°34′W |
| Population: | 71,873 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Guildford
| 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
Guildford 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 Guildford today
| Sunrise: | 07:36 |
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| Sunset: | 17:57 |
| Solar noon: | 12:46 |
| Day length: | 10h 21m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:02 – 18:31 |
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 Guildford
- New York+5 hGuildford is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeGuildford is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hGuildford is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Guildford time
What time zone is Guildford in?
Guildford uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Guildford observe daylight saving time?
Guildford 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 Guildford and New York?
Right now Guildford 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 Guildford and Abuja?
Right now Guildford 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.