Time Now in Bedford, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 52.13° N, 0.47° W
Elevation: 30 m above sea level
Population rank: #100 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
Bedford 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 Bedford, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Bedford
Daylight Hours in Bedford
Bedford gets 16h 32m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bedford is at 04:50 and sunset in Bedford is at 21:22.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 42m near the December solstice to 16h 45m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bedford and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bedford right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Bedford
What is the current local time in Bedford?
The live local time in Bedford is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Bedford currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Bedford in?
Bedford uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Bedford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bedford is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Bedford's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bedford.
Weather in Bedford
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Prayer Times in Bedford
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 01:06 | 04:50 | 13:06 | 17:28 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 01:06 | 04:51 | 13:06 | 17:28 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 01:07 | 04:52 | 13:07 | 17:28 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 01:07 | 04:53 | 13:07 | 17:28 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 01:07 | 04:54 | 13:07 | 17:28 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 01:07 | 04:55 | 13:07 | 17:28 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 01:07 | 04:56 | 13:07 | 17:27 | 21:18 | 22:48 |
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14-day Forecast for Bedford
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bedford
Sunrise
in Bedford
↑
4:50 AM
Sunset
in Bedford
↓
9:22 PM
Day Length
16h 31m
Dawn
in Bedford
4:02 AM
Dusk
in Bedford
10:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Bedford
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
55.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:05
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:14
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Distances & Clock Changes in Bedford
How Far Is Bedford From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 73 km | SSE (161deg) |
| Paris | 415 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Moscow | 2,492 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Dubai | 5,509 km | E (101deg) |
| New York | 5,526 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,216 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,692 km | NW (311deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,512 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Bedford?
Bedford next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Bedford's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bedford and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.1deg S, 179.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bedford
What time is it in Bedford right now?
The current local time in Bedford is 09:06 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Bedford follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Bedford in?
Bedford 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 Bedford?
Is Bedford on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Bedford is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bedford today?
Today in Bedford: sunrise is at 04:50 and sunset is at 21:22, giving 16h 31m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bedford tonight?
The moon phase over Bedford tonight is Last Quarter with 55.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Bedford?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bedford, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.