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Current local time in Luton, United Kingdom

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BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time

About Luton

Luton, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 258,018.

Country:United Kingdom
Coordinates:51°53′N / 0°25′W
Population:258,018
Currency:British pound (GBP)
Languages:English
Country calling code:+44

Time zone in Luton

IANA time zone:Europe/London
Time zone name:British Summer Time (BST)
Current UTC offset:UTC+01:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

Luton 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
Local time jumps:from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes)
New offset:UTC+00:00 (GMT)

Sunrise and sunset in Luton today

Sunrise:07:36
Sunset:17:55
Solar noon:12:46
Day length:10h 18m
Civil twilight:07:02 – 18:30

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 Luton

  • New York+5 hLuton is 5 hours ahead of New York
  • AbujaSame timeLuton is on the same time
  • Tokyo−8 hLuton is 8 hours behind Tokyo

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Frequently asked questions about Luton time

What time zone is Luton in?
Luton uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Luton observe daylight saving time?
Luton 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 Luton and New York?
Right now Luton 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 Luton and Abuja?
Right now Luton 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.