Time Colchester - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT + 1 h (BST) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s + 1 h (BST) |
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What time is it in Colchester?
The current time in Colchester is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Colchester is in United Kingdom, in the Europe/London time zone. Colchester is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +1:00. The next clock change in Colchester is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Colchester is currently on the same time as London.
Time zone and clock changes in Colchester
| Time zone | Europe/London |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +1:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | October 25, 2026 |
| Difference with London | 0 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Colchester
Today, October 21, 2026, the sun rises in Colchester at 07:31 and sets at 17:50 (local time), giving 10 h 19 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:41.
More about Colchester
See the location and GPS coordinates of Colchester, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Colchester and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Colchester
What time is it in Colchester right now?
The current time in Colchester is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Europe/London time zone.
What is the time difference between Colchester and London?
Colchester is currently on the same time as London.
Does Colchester observe daylight saving time?
Colchester is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +1:00. The next clock change in Colchester is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Colchester?
Today, October 21, 2026, the sun rises in Colchester at 07:31 and sets at 17:50 (local time), giving 10 h 19 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:41.
