Current local time in Harpenden, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Harpenden
Harpenden, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 30,240.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Hertfordshire |
| Coordinates: | 51°49′N / 0°21′W |
| Population: | 30,240 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Harpenden
| 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
Harpenden 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 Harpenden today
| Sunrise: | 07:38 |
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| Sunset: | 17:53 |
| Solar noon: | 12:45 |
| Day length: | 10h 15m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:03 – 18:27 |
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 Harpenden
- New York+5 hHarpenden is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeHarpenden is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hHarpenden is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Harpenden time
What time zone is Harpenden in?
Harpenden uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Harpenden observe daylight saving time?
Harpenden 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 Harpenden and New York?
Right now Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Abuja?
Right now Harpenden 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.