Current local time in Hertford, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Hertford
Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 25,847.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Hertfordshire |
| Coordinates: | 51°48′N / 0°05′W |
| Population: | 25,847 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Hertford
| 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
Hertford 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 Hertford today
| Sunrise: | 07:38 |
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| Sunset: | 17:50 |
| Solar noon: | 12:44 |
| Day length: | 10h 11m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:04 – 18:24 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Hertford
- New York+5 hHertford is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeHertford is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hHertford is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Hertford time
What time zone is Hertford in?
Hertford uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Hertford observe daylight saving time?
Hertford 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 Hertford and New York?
Right now Hertford 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 Hertford and Abuja?
Right now Hertford 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.