Current local time in Harwich, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Harwich
Harwich, Essex, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 20,723.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Essex |
| Coordinates: | 51°57′N / 1°17′E |
| Population: | 20,723 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Harwich
| 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
Harwich 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 Harwich today
| Sunrise: | 07:31 |
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| Sunset: | 17:46 |
| Solar noon: | 12:39 |
| Day length: | 10h 14m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:57 – 18:21 |
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 Harwich
- New York+5 hHarwich is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeHarwich is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hHarwich is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Harwich time
What time zone is Harwich in?
Harwich uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Harwich observe daylight saving time?
Harwich 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 Harwich and New York?
Right now Harwich 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 Harwich and Abuja?
Right now Harwich 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.