Time Now in Chelsea, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.49° N, 0.17° W
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Population rank: #201 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
Chelsea sits in the Europe/London time zone, UTC+00:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Being in the temperate belt, Chelsea sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Chelsea lies barely above sea level, at roughly 12 m. Paris is the nearest major hub, roughly 343 km distant. Chelsea is a significant city in the United Kingdom, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Time & Daylight in Chelsea
Daylight Hours in Chelsea
Chelsea gets 15h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chelsea is at 05:14 and sunset in Chelsea is at 20:59.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 49m near the December solstice to 16h 38m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Chelsea and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Chelsea right now.
Other Cities in United Kingdom with Local Time
Cities Sharing Chelsea's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Chelsea.
Weather in Chelsea
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Prayer Times in Chelsea
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 25 Jul ● | 01:38 | 05:13 | 13:07 | 17:21 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 01:47 | 05:15 | 13:07 | 17:20 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 01:54 | 05:16 | 13:07 | 17:20 | 20:57 | 22:27 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 02:01 | 05:18 | 13:07 | 17:19 | 20:56 | 22:26 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 02:07 | 05:19 | 13:07 | 17:18 | 20:54 | 22:24 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 02:12 | 05:21 | 13:07 | 17:18 | 20:53 | 22:23 |
| Fri, 31 Jul | 02:18 | 05:22 | 13:07 | 17:17 | 20:51 | 22:21 |
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Chelsea Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Chelsea
Chelsea Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Chelsea
Chelsea Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Chelsea local time
14-day Forecast for Chelsea
Moon Phases & Times for Chelsea
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
83.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 18:53
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:24
Distances & Clock Changes in Chelsea
How Far Is Chelsea From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 343 km | SSE (147deg) |
| Moscow | 2,504 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,476 km | E (100deg) |
| New York | 5,568 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,195 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,755 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,494 km | SW (222deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,562 km | NNE (32deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Chelsea?
Chelsea next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Chelsea's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chelsea and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.5deg S, 179.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea
What time is it in Chelsea right now?
The current local time in Chelsea is 06:51 on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Chelsea follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Chelsea in?
Chelsea 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 Chelsea?
Is Chelsea on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Chelsea as of July 25, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Chelsea tonight?
Tonight the moon over Chelsea is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 83.3%.
What is solar time in Chelsea?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chelsea, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.