Current Time in Basildon, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.57° N, 0.46° E
Elevation: 31 m above sea level
Population rank: #69 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
Basildon is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (BST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Basildon, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Basildon
Basildon gets 16h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in Basildon is at 04:40 and sunset in Basildon is at 21:19.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 48m near the December solstice to 16h 38m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 21 Jun ● | 00:59 | 04:40 | 12:59 | 17:22 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 01:00 | 04:40 | 13:00 | 17:23 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 01:00 | 04:40 | 13:00 | 17:23 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 01:00 | 04:41 | 13:00 | 17:23 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 01:00 | 04:41 | 13:00 | 17:23 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 01:00 | 04:41 | 13:00 | 17:23 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | 01:01 | 04:42 | 13:01 | 17:23 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Basildon
Sunrise
in Basildon
↑
4:40 AM
Sunset
in Basildon
↓
9:19 PM
Day Length
16h 38m
Dawn
in Basildon
3:51 AM
Dusk
in Basildon
10:08 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Basildon
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
41.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:39
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:41
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How Far Is Basildon From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 41 km | W (261deg) |
| Paris | 330 km | SSE (155deg) |
| Moscow | 2,461 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,435 km | E (101deg) |
| New York | 5,607 km | WNW (289deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,151 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,781 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,530 km | SW (222deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Basildon?
Basildon next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Basildon's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Basildon and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.6deg S, 179.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Basildon
What time is it in Basildon right now?
The current local time in Basildon is 03:08 on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Basildon follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Basildon in?
Basildon 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 Basildon?
Is Basildon on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Basildon is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Basildon today?
Today in Basildon: sunrise is at 04:40 and sunset is at 21:19, giving 16h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Basildon tonight?
The moon phase over Basildon tonight is Waxing Crescent with 41.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Basildon?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Basildon, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.