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Current local time in York, United Kingdom

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BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time

About York

York, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 153,717.

Country:United Kingdom
Coordinates:53°57′N / 1°05′W
Population:153,717
Currency:British pound (GBP)
Languages:English
Country calling code:+44

Time zone in York

IANA time zone:Europe/London
Time zone name:British Summer Time (BST)
Current UTC offset:UTC+01:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

York 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
Local time jumps:from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes)
New offset:UTC+00:00 (GMT)

Sunrise and sunset in York today

Sunrise:07:45
Sunset:17:52
Solar noon:12:48
Day length:10h 06m
Civil twilight:07:09 – 18:28

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 York

  • New York+5 hYork is 5 hours ahead of New York
  • AbujaSame timeYork is on the same time
  • Tokyo−8 hYork is 8 hours behind Tokyo

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Frequently asked questions about York time

What time zone is York in?
York uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does York observe daylight saving time?
York 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 York and New York?
Right now York 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 York and Abuja?
Right now York 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.