Time Now in Chelmsford, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.74° N, 0.47° E
Elevation: 33 m above sea level
Population rank: #92 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: BST
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
Clocks in Chelmsford are set to UTC+00:00 under the Europe/London zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Chelmsford sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Chelmsford sits at a modest 33 m above sea level. London sits right next door, only about 49 km off. A major centre in the United Kingdom, Chelmsford keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Chelmsford at 05:49 and sets at 20:12, giving 14h 23m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Chelmsford
Daylight Hours in Chelmsford
Chelmsford gets 14h 23m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chelmsford is at 05:49 and sunset in Chelmsford is at 20:12.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 47m near the December solstice to 16h 40m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 19 Aug ● | 03:23 | 05:48 | 13:01 | 16:58 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 03:26 | 05:50 | 13:01 | 16:57 | 20:12 | 21:42 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 03:29 | 05:52 | 13:01 | 16:56 | 20:10 | 21:40 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 03:32 | 05:53 | 13:01 | 16:54 | 20:08 | 21:38 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 03:35 | 05:55 | 13:00 | 16:53 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 03:38 | 05:56 | 13:00 | 16:52 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 03:41 | 05:58 | 13:00 | 16:51 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Chelmsford
Sunrise
in Chelmsford
↑
5:49 AM
Sunset
in Chelmsford
↓
8:12 PM
Day Length
14h 23m
Dawn
in Chelmsford
5:11 AM
Dusk
in Chelmsford
8:50 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Chelmsford
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
42.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:24
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:07
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Distances & Clock Changes in Chelmsford
How Far Is Chelmsford From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 49 km | WSW (238deg) |
| Paris | 347 km | SSE (157deg) |
| Moscow | 2,452 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Dubai | 5,438 km | E (101deg) |
| New York | 5,601 km | WNW (289deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,151 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,769 km | NW (312deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,515 km | NNE (32deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Chelmsford's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chelmsford and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.7deg S, 179.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chelmsford
What time is it in Chelmsford right now?
The current local time in Chelmsford is 08:54 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Chelmsford follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Chelmsford in?
Chelmsford uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). 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 Chelmsford?
Chelmsford is UTC+01:00 right now. To convert UTC to Chelmsford local time, shift the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Chelmsford on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Chelmsford is currently observing daylight saving time as of August 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chelmsford today?
In Chelmsford today the sun rises at 05:49 and sets at 20:12, giving 14h 23m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Chelmsford tonight?
The moon phase over Chelmsford tonight is First Quarter with 42.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Chelmsford?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chelmsford, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.