What time zone is Ilford in?

Ilford 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 Ilford?

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

Does Ilford observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Ilford?

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

Current Time in Ilford, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

11:34:54 AM

11:34:54

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Ilford

Sunrise6:44 AMSolar noon11:43 AMSunset4:41 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code: +44
Population: 168,168
Elevation: Approximately 15 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 51° 33' N / 0° 04' E

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Clock changes in Ilford

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
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: 6:44 AM
Solar noon: 11:43 AM
Sunset: 4:41 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 58 min3 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:09 AM – 5:16 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:30 AM – 5:55 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:51 AM – 6:34 PM

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:44 AM (east, 109.8°)
Sunset: 4:41 PM (west, 250.0°)
Day length: 9 hr 58 min3 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:43 AM (25.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:09 AM – 5:16 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:30 AM – 5:55 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:51 AM – 6:34 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:46 PM (northeast, 49.6°)
Moonset: 8:46 AM (northwest, 307.9°)
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	6:44 AM	4:41 PM	9 hr 58 min	3 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:46 AM	4:40 PM	9 hr 54 min	3 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:47 AM	4:38 PM	9 hr 50 min	3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:49 AM	4:36 PM	9 hr 47 min	3 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:51 AM	4:34 PM	9 hr 43 min	3 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:53 AM	4:32 PM	9 hr 39 min	3 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:55 AM	4:30 PM	9 hr 36 min	3 min 34 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 Ilford in?: Ilford 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 Ilford?: Clocks in Ilford move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)
Does Ilford observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Ilford observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Ilford?: Ilford is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer