Current local time in Hastings, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Hastings
Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 133,422.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | East Sussex |
| Coordinates: | 50°51′N / 0°34′E |
| Population: | 133,422 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Hastings
| 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
Hastings 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 Hastings today
| Sunrise: | 07:32 |
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| Sunset: | 17:51 |
| Solar noon: | 12:42 |
| Day length: | 10h 19m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:59 – 18:25 |
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 Hastings
- New York+5 hHastings is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeHastings is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hHastings is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Hastings time
What time zone is Hastings in?
Hastings uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Hastings observe daylight saving time?
Hastings 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 Hastings and New York?
Right now Hastings 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 Hastings and Abuja?
Right now Hastings 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.