Time Now in Croydon, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.38° N, 0.1° W
Elevation: 54 m above sea level
Population rank: #48 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
Croydon 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 Croydon, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Croydon
Daylight Hours in Croydon
Croydon gets 16h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Croydon is at 05:04 and sunset in Croydon is at 21:08.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 50m near the December solstice to 16h 36m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Croydon and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Croydon
What is the current local time in Croydon?
The live local time in Croydon is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Croydon currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Croydon in?
Croydon uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Croydon observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Croydon is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Croydon's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Croydon.
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Prayer Times in Croydon
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:06 | 05:03 | 13:06 | 17:24 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:06 | 05:04 | 13:06 | 17:23 | 21:08 | 22:38 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:06 | 05:06 | 13:06 | 17:23 | 21:07 | 22:37 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:06 | 05:07 | 13:06 | 17:22 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:06 | 05:08 | 13:06 | 17:22 | 21:04 | 22:34 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:06 | 05:10 | 13:06 | 17:22 | 21:03 | 22:33 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:13 | 05:11 | 13:06 | 17:21 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Croydon
Sunrise
in Croydon
↑
5:04 AM
Sunset
in Croydon
↓
9:08 PM
Day Length
16h 04m
Dawn
in Croydon
4:19 AM
Dusk
in Croydon
9:52 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Croydon
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
12.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:21
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:38
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Distances & Clock Changes in Croydon
How Far Is Croydon From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 331 km | SSE (147deg) |
| Moscow | 2,505 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,469 km | E (100deg) |
| New York | 5,577 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,190 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,766 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,488 km | SW (222deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,570 km | NNE (32deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Croydon?
Croydon next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Croydon's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Croydon and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.4deg S, 179.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Croydon
What time is it in Croydon right now?
The current local time in Croydon is 10:42 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Croydon follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Croydon in?
Croydon 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 Croydon?
Is Croydon on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Croydon is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Croydon today?
Today in Croydon: sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset is at 21:08, giving 16h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Croydon tonight?
The moon phase over Croydon tonight is Waxing Crescent with 12.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Croydon?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Croydon, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.