Current local time in Southampton, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Southampton
Southampton, City of Southampton, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 246,201.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | City of Southampton |
| Coordinates: | 50°54′N / 1°24′W |
| Population: | 246,201 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Southampton
| 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
Southampton 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 Southampton today
| Sunrise: | 07:38 |
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| Sunset: | 18:01 |
| Solar noon: | 12:50 |
| Day length: | 10h 22m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:05 – 18:35 |
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 Southampton
- New York+5 hSouthampton is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeSouthampton is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hSouthampton is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Southampton time
What time zone is Southampton in?
Southampton uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Southampton observe daylight saving time?
Southampton 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 Southampton and New York?
Right now Southampton 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 Southampton and Abuja?
Right now Southampton 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.