What time zone is Launceston in?

Launceston 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 Launceston?

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

Does Launceston observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Launceston?

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

Current Time in Launceston, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

10:41:54 AM

10:41:54

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Launceston

Sunrise7:00 AMSolar noon12:01 PMSunset5:01 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code: +44
Population: 8,910
Elevation: Approximately 135 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 50° 38' N / 4° 21' W

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Clock changes in Launceston

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: 7:00 AM
Solar noon: 12:01 PM
Sunset: 5:01 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 02 min3 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:26 AM – 5:35 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:47 AM – 6:14 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:09 AM – 6:51 PM

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:00 AM (east, 109.4°)
Sunset: 5:01 PM (west, 250.4°)
Day length: 10 hr 02 min3 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:01 PM (26.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:26 AM – 5:35 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:47 AM – 6:14 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:09 AM – 6:51 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:09 PM (northeast, 50.5°)
Moonset: 9:00 AM (northwest, 307.1°)
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	7:00 AM	5:01 PM	10 hr 02 min	3 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:01 AM	4:59 PM	9 hr 58 min	3 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:03 AM	4:58 PM	9 hr 54 min	3 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:05 AM	4:56 PM	9 hr 51 min	3 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:06 AM	4:54 PM	9 hr 48 min	3 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	7:08 AM	4:52 PM	9 hr 44 min	3 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	7:10 AM	4:50 PM	9 hr 41 min	3 min 26 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 Launceston in?: Launceston 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 Launceston?: Clocks in Launceston move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)
Does Launceston observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Launceston observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Launceston?: Launceston is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer