Current local time in Taunton, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Taunton
Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 64,621.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Somerset |
| Coordinates: | 51°01′N / 3°06′W |
| Population: | 64,621 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Taunton
| 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
Taunton 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 Taunton today
| Sunrise: | 07:47 |
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| Sunset: | 18:06 |
| Solar noon: | 12:56 |
| Day length: | 10h 18m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:13 – 18:39 |
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 Taunton
- New York+5 hTaunton is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeTaunton is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hTaunton is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Taunton time
What time zone is Taunton in?
Taunton uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Taunton observe daylight saving time?
Taunton 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 Taunton and New York?
Right now Taunton 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 Taunton and Abuja?
Right now Taunton 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.