Current local time in Hereford, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Hereford
Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 60,415.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Herefordshire |
| Coordinates: | 52°03′N / 2°43′W |
| Population: | 60,415 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Hereford
| 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
Hereford 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 Hereford today
| Sunrise: | 07:46 |
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| Sunset: | 18:04 |
| Solar noon: | 12:55 |
| Day length: | 10h 18m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:11 – 18:39 |
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 Hereford
- New York+5 hHereford is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeHereford is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hHereford is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Hereford time
What time zone is Hereford in?
Hereford uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Hereford observe daylight saving time?
Hereford 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 Hereford and New York?
Right now Hereford 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 Hereford and Abuja?
Right now Hereford 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.