Current local time in Northampton, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Northampton
Northampton, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 215,963.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | West Northamptonshire |
| Coordinates: | 52°15′N / 0°53′W |
| Population: | 215,963 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Northampton
| 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
Northampton 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 Northampton today
| Sunrise: | 07:41 |
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| Sunset: | 17:54 |
| Solar noon: | 12:47 |
| Day length: | 10h 13m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:06 – 18:29 |
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 Northampton
- New York+5 hNorthampton is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeNorthampton is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hNorthampton is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Northampton time
What time zone is Northampton in?
Northampton uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Northampton observe daylight saving time?
Northampton 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 Northampton and New York?
Right now Northampton 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 Northampton and Abuja?
Right now Northampton 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.