Time Now in Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.79° N, 1.16° E
Elevation: 17 m above sea level
Population rank: #247 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: England
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 55m 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
Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Clacton-on-Sea
Daylight Hours in Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton-on-Sea gets 16h 06m of daylight today. Sunrise in Clacton-on-Sea is at 04:58 and sunset in Clacton-on-Sea is at 21:04.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 46m near the December solstice to 16h 41m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Clacton-on-Sea and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Clacton-on-Sea
What is the current local time in Clacton-on-Sea?
The live local time in Clacton-on-Sea is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Clacton-on-Sea currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Clacton-on-Sea in?
Clacton-on-Sea uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Clacton-on-Sea observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clacton-on-Sea is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Clacton-on-Sea's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 01:01 | 04:57 | 13:01 | 17:19 | 21:05 | 22:35 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:01 | 04:59 | 13:01 | 17:19 | 21:04 | 22:34 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:01 | 05:00 | 13:01 | 17:18 | 21:03 | 22:33 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:01 | 05:01 | 13:01 | 17:18 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:01 | 05:03 | 13:01 | 17:17 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:01 | 05:04 | 13:01 | 17:17 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 01:01 | 05:05 | 13:01 | 17:16 | 20:57 | 22:27 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Clacton-on-Sea
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Moon Phases & Times for Clacton-on-Sea
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Distances & Clock Changes in Clacton-on-Sea
How Far Is Clacton-on-Sea From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 94 km | WSW (251deg) |
| Paris | 337 km | SSE (165deg) |
| Moscow | 2,407 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Dubai | 5,392 km | ESE (102deg) |
| New York | 5,644 km | WNW (289deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,104 km | E (92deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,800 km | NW (313deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,485 km | NNE (33deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Clacton-on-Sea?
Clacton-on-Sea next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Clacton-on-Sea's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Clacton-on-Sea and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.8deg S, 178.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Clacton-on-Sea
What time is it in Clacton-on-Sea right now?
The current local time in Clacton-on-Sea is 16:12 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Clacton-on-Sea follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Clacton-on-Sea in?
Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea?
Clacton-on-Sea is UTC+00:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Clacton-on-Sea local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Clacton-on-Sea on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Clacton-on-Sea is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Clacton-on-Sea today?
Today in Clacton-on-Sea: sunrise is at 04:58 and sunset is at 21:04, giving 16h 05m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Clacton-on-Sea tonight?
The moon phase over Clacton-on-Sea tonight is Waxing Crescent with 22.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Clacton-on-Sea?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Clacton-on-Sea, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.