Current local time in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 71,715.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Shropshire |
| Coordinates: | 52°43′N / 2°45′W |
| Population: | 71,715 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Shrewsbury
| 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
Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury today
| Sunrise: | 07:47 |
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| Sunset: | 18:03 |
| Solar noon: | 12:55 |
| Day length: | 10h 15m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:12 – 18:38 |
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 Shrewsbury
- New York+5 hShrewsbury is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeShrewsbury is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hShrewsbury is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Shrewsbury time
What time zone is Shrewsbury in?
Shrewsbury uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Shrewsbury observe daylight saving time?
Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and New York?
Right now Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Abuja?
Right now Shrewsbury 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.