Current local time in Pontefract, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Pontefract
Pontefract, Wakefield, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 44,710.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Wakefield |
| Coordinates: | 53°41′N / 1°19′W |
| Population: | 44,710 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Pontefract
| 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
Pontefract 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 Pontefract today
| Sunrise: | 07:45 |
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| Sunset: | 17:53 |
| Solar noon: | 12:49 |
| Day length: | 10h 07m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:10 – 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 Pontefract
- New York+5 hPontefract is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timePontefract is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hPontefract is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Pontefract time
What time zone is Pontefract in?
Pontefract uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Pontefract observe daylight saving time?
Pontefract 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 Pontefract and New York?
Right now Pontefract 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 Pontefract and Abuja?
Right now Pontefract 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.