What time zone is Elstow in?

Elstow uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.

When is the next clock change in Elstow?

Clocks in Elstow move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)

Does Elstow observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Elstow observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Elstow?

Elstow is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer

Current Time in Elstow, Bedford, England, United Kingdom

10:41:35 AM

10:41:35

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

Elstow is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Elstow

Sunrise6:47 AMSolar noon11:45 AMSunset4:42 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: United Kingdom
Administrative area: England
District: Bedford
Place type: City or town
Country currency: British Pound (GBP)

Practical

Country languages: English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code: +44
Elevation: Approximately 33 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 52° 06' N / 0° 27' W

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Clock changes in Elstow

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
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1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST
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Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM BST1:00 AM GMT
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:47 AM
Solar noon: 11:45 AM
Sunset: 4:42 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 55 min3 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:12 AM – 5:17 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:33 AM – 5:57 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:53 AM – 6:36 PM

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:47 AM (east, 110.0°)
Sunset: 4:42 PM (west, 249.7°)
Day length: 9 hr 55 min3 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:45 AM (25.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:12 AM – 5:17 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:33 AM – 5:57 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:53 AM – 6:36 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:45 PM (northeast, 49.0°)
Moonset: 8:51 AM (northwest, 308.4°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 27	6:47 AM	4:42 PM	9 hr 55 min	3 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:49 AM	4:40 PM	9 hr 51 min	3 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:51 AM	4:38 PM	9 hr 47 min	3 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:53 AM	4:36 PM	9 hr 44 min	3 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:55 AM	4:35 PM	9 hr 40 min	3 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:56 AM	4:33 PM	9 hr 36 min	3 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:58 AM	4:31 PM	9 hr 33 min	3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in England

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026Boxing Day (substitute day)

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Elstow in?: Elstow uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.
When is the next clock change in Elstow?: Clocks in Elstow move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)
Does Elstow observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Elstow observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Elstow?: Elstow is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer