Current local time in Penzance, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Penzance
Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 19,872.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Cornwall |
| Coordinates: | 50°07′N / 5°32′W |
| Population: | 19,872 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Penzance
| 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
Penzance 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 Penzance today
| Sunrise: | 07:57 |
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| Sunset: | 18:15 |
| Solar noon: | 13:06 |
| Day length: | 10h 18m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:24 – 18:48 |
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 Penzance
- New York+5 hPenzance is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timePenzance is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hPenzance is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Penzance time
What time zone is Penzance in?
Penzance uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Penzance observe daylight saving time?
Penzance 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 Penzance and New York?
Right now Penzance 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 Penzance and Abuja?
Right now Penzance 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.