Current local time in Stafford, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Stafford
Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 69,217.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Staffordshire |
| Coordinates: | 52°48′N / 2°07′W |
| Population: | 69,217 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Stafford
| 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
Stafford 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 Stafford today
| Sunrise: | 07:45 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 12:53 |
| Day length: | 10h 15m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:10 – 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 Stafford
- New York+5 hStafford is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeStafford is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hStafford is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Stafford time
What time zone is Stafford in?
Stafford uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Stafford observe daylight saving time?
Stafford 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 Stafford and New York?
Right now Stafford 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 Stafford and Abuja?
Right now Stafford 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.