Time Now in Cheltenham, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.9° N, 2.08° W
Elevation: 60 m above sea level
Population rank: #89 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 10m 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
Cheltenham 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. Being in the temperate belt, Cheltenham sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Its elevation is a gentle 60 m. The closest large city is London, about 141 km away. A major centre in the United Kingdom, Cheltenham keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Time & Daylight in Cheltenham
Daylight Hours in Cheltenham
Cheltenham gets 11h 21m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cheltenham is at 07:16 and sunset in Cheltenham is at 18:36.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 45m near the December solstice to 16h 42m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Cheltenham and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Cheltenham right now.
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Cities Sharing Cheltenham's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cheltenham.
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Prayer Times in Cheltenham
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 5 Oct ● | 05:19 | 07:15 | 12:56 | 15:57 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Tue, 6 Oct | 05:21 | 07:16 | 12:56 | 15:55 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Wed, 7 Oct | 05:23 | 07:18 | 12:56 | 15:54 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Thu, 8 Oct | 05:24 | 07:20 | 12:55 | 15:52 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Fri, 9 Oct | 05:26 | 07:22 | 12:55 | 15:50 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Sat, 10 Oct | 05:28 | 07:23 | 12:55 | 15:48 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Sun, 11 Oct | 05:30 | 07:25 | 12:55 | 15:47 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
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Distances & Clock Changes in Cheltenham
How Far Is Cheltenham From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 141 km | ESE (107deg) |
| Paris | 462 km | SE (135deg) |
| Moscow | 2,603 km | ENE (65deg) |
| New York | 5,429 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Dubai | 5,613 km | E (99deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,326 km | E (89deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,626 km | NW (310deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,442 km | SW (220deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Cheltenham?
Cheltenham next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Cheltenham's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Cheltenham and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.9deg S, 177.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheltenham
What time is it in Cheltenham right now?
The current local time in Cheltenham is 12:10 on Monday, October 05, 2026. Cheltenham follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Cheltenham in?
Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham?
Right now Cheltenham sits at UTC+01:00. Going from UTC to local time in Cheltenham means moving the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Cheltenham on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 05, 2026, Cheltenham has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What moon phase is visible over Cheltenham tonight?
The moon phase over Cheltenham tonight is Waning Crescent with 29.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Cheltenham?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Cheltenham, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.