Time Now in Castleford, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 53.73° N, 1.36° W
Elevation: 15 m above sea level
Population rank: #197 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 05m 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
Castleford sits in the Europe/London time zone, UTC+00:00. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Today brings about 16 hours of daylight, one of the longest stretches of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Castleford sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At about 15 m, Castleford is practically at sea level. London is the nearest major hub, roughly 261 km distant. A major centre in the United Kingdom, Castleford keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Castleford gets 16h 08m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:07 and sunset at 21:15.
Time & Daylight in Castleford
Daylight Hours in Castleford
Castleford gets 16h 08m of daylight today. Sunrise in Castleford is at 05:07 and sunset in Castleford is at 21:15.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 25m near the December solstice to 17h 04m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Castleford and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Castleford right now.
Other Cities in United Kingdom with Local Time
Cities Sharing Castleford's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Castleford.
Weather in Castleford
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Castleford
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 24 Jul ● | 01:11 | 05:06 | 13:11 | 17:30 | 21:17 | 22:47 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 01:11 | 05:08 | 13:11 | 17:29 | 21:15 | 22:45 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 01:11 | 05:09 | 13:12 | 17:28 | 21:14 | 22:44 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 01:11 | 05:11 | 13:11 | 17:28 | 21:12 | 22:42 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 01:11 | 05:13 | 13:11 | 17:27 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 01:11 | 05:14 | 13:11 | 17:26 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 01:11 | 05:16 | 13:11 | 17:26 | 21:07 | 22:37 |
Add Castleford Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable Castleford widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
Castleford Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for Castleford on any website
Castleford Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Castleford
Castleford Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Castleford
Castleford Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Castleford
Castleford Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Castleford local time
14-day Forecast for Castleford
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Castleford
Sunrise
in Castleford
↑
5:07 AM
Sunset
in Castleford
↓
9:15 PM
Day Length
16h 08m
Dawn
in Castleford
4:19 AM
Dusk
in Castleford
10:02 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Castleford. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Castleford
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
80.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 19:17
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:28
Distances & Clock Changes in Castleford
How Far Is Castleford From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 261 km | SSE (161deg) |
| Paris | 600 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Moscow | 2,479 km | ENE (69deg) |
| New York | 5,418 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Dubai | 5,601 km | E (101deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,278 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,530 km | NW (311deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,391 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Castleford?
Castleford next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Castleford's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Castleford and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.7deg S, 178.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Castleford
What time is it in Castleford right now?
The current local time in Castleford is 22:55 on Friday, July 24, 2026. Castleford follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Castleford in?
Castleford 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 Castleford?
During standard time Castleford sits at UTC+00:00. Going from UTC to local time in Castleford means moving the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Castleford on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Castleford is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 24, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Castleford today?
Castleford sees sunrise at 05:07 and sunset at 21:15 today, giving 16h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Castleford tonight?
Over Castleford tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 80.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Castleford?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Castleford, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.