Current local time in Swindon, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Swindon
Swindon, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 185,609.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 51°33′N / 1°47′W |
| Population: | 185,609 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Swindon
| 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
Swindon 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 Swindon today
| Sunrise: | 07:41 |
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| Sunset: | 18:01 |
| Solar noon: | 12:51 |
| Day length: | 10h 20m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:07 – 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 Swindon
- New York+5 hSwindon is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeSwindon is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hSwindon is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Swindon time
What time zone is Swindon in?
Swindon uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Swindon observe daylight saving time?
Swindon 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 Swindon and New York?
Right now Swindon 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 Swindon and Abuja?
Right now Swindon 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.