Time Now in Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.87° N, 0.16° E
Elevation: 70 m above sea level
Population rank: #342 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
Bishops Stortford 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 Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Bishops Stortford
Daylight Hours in Bishops Stortford
Bishops Stortford gets 16h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bishops Stortford is at 05:00 and sunset in Bishops Stortford is at 21:09.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 45m near the December solstice to 16h 42m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Bishops Stortford
What is the current local time in Bishops Stortford?
The live local time in Bishops Stortford is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Bishops Stortford currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Bishops Stortford in?
Bishops Stortford uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Bishops Stortford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bishops Stortford is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Bishops Stortford's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
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Prayer Times in Bishops Stortford
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:05 | 05:00 | 13:05 | 17:23 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:05 | 05:01 | 13:05 | 17:23 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:05 | 05:02 | 13:05 | 17:23 | 21:08 | 22:38 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:05 | 05:04 | 13:05 | 17:22 | 21:07 | 22:37 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:05 | 05:05 | 13:05 | 17:22 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:05 | 05:06 | 13:05 | 17:21 | 21:04 | 22:34 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:05 | 05:08 | 13:05 | 17:21 | 21:03 | 22:33 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bishops Stortford
Sunrise
in Bishops Stortford
↑
5:00 AM
Sunset
in Bishops Stortford
↓
9:09 PM
Day Length
16h 08m
Dawn
in Bishops Stortford
4:14 AM
Dusk
in Bishops Stortford
9:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Bishops Stortford
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:20
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:37
Distances & Clock Changes in Bishops Stortford
How Far Is Bishops Stortford From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 45 km | SSW (206deg) |
| Paris | 369 km | SSE (154deg) |
| Moscow | 2,465 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Dubai | 5,461 km | E (101deg) |
| New York | 5,576 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,173 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,743 km | NW (312deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,514 km | NNE (32deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Bishops Stortford?
Bishops Stortford next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Bishops Stortford's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bishops Stortford and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.9deg S, 179.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bishops Stortford
What time is it in Bishops Stortford right now?
The current local time in Bishops Stortford is 17:54 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Bishops Stortford follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Bishops Stortford in?
Bishops Stortford 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 Bishops Stortford?
Bishops Stortford is UTC+00:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Bishops Stortford local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Bishops Stortford on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Bishops Stortford is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bishops Stortford today?
Today in Bishops Stortford: sunrise is at 05:00 and sunset is at 21:09, giving 16h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bishops Stortford tonight?
The moon phase over Bishops Stortford tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Bishops Stortford?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bishops Stortford, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.