Current Time in Acton, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.51° N, 0.28° W
Elevation: 30 m above sea level
Population rank: #232 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: England
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 1h ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: BST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: BST
Daylight Hours in Acton
Acton gets 16h 30m of daylight today — sunrise is at 04:45 and sunset is at 21:15.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 49m near the December solstice to 16h 38m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Acton and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 8 Jun ● | 01:00 | 04:45 | 13:00 | 17:21 | 21:14 | 22:44 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 01:00 | 04:44 | 13:00 | 17:21 | 21:15 | 22:45 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 01:00 | 04:44 | 13:00 | 17:22 | 21:16 | 22:46 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 01:00 | 04:44 | 13:00 | 17:22 | 21:17 | 22:47 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 01:00 | 04:43 | 13:00 | 17:23 | 21:17 | 22:47 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:01 | 04:43 | 13:01 | 17:23 | 21:18 | 22:48 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:01 | 04:43 | 13:01 | 17:23 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
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How Far Is Acton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 349 km | SSE (147deg) |
| Moscow | 2,510 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,484 km | E (100deg) |
| New York | 5,560 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,202 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,748 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,491 km | SW (222deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,564 km | NNE (32deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Acton?
Acton next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Acton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Acton and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.5deg S, 179.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Acton
What time is it in Acton right now?
The current local time in Acton is 09:49 on Monday, June 08, 2026. Acton follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Acton in?
Acton uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Acton?
Is Acton on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Acton is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Acton today?
Today in Acton: sunrise is at 04:45 and sunset is at 21:15, giving 16h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Acton tonight?
The moon phase over Acton tonight is Last Quarter with 50.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Acton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Acton, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.