Time Now in Derby, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 52.92° N, 1.48° W
Elevation: 55 m above sea level
Population rank: #27 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 05m 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
Derby keeps its clocks on UTC+00:00, in the Europe/London time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today brings about 15 hours of daylight, one of the longest stretches of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Derby sits at a modest 55 m above sea level. The closest large city is London, about 182 km away. Derby ranks among the biggest cities in the United Kingdom, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Derby at 05:34 and sets at 20:48, giving 15h 14m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Derby
Daylight Hours in Derby
Derby gets 15h 14m of daylight today. Sunrise in Derby is at 05:34 and sunset in Derby is at 20:48.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 34m near the December solstice to 16h 54m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Derby and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Derby right now.
Other Cities in United Kingdom with Local Time
Cities Sharing Derby's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Derby.
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Prayer Times in Derby
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 7 Aug ● | 02:31 | 05:33 | 13:11 | 17:19 | 20:50 | 22:20 |
| Sat, 8 Aug | 02:36 | 05:35 | 13:11 | 17:18 | 20:48 | 22:18 |
| Sun, 9 Aug | 02:41 | 05:36 | 13:11 | 17:17 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Mon, 10 Aug | 02:45 | 05:38 | 13:11 | 17:16 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
| Tue, 11 Aug | 02:50 | 05:40 | 13:11 | 17:15 | 20:42 | 22:12 |
| Wed, 12 Aug | 02:54 | 05:41 | 13:11 | 17:14 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
| Thu, 13 Aug | 02:58 | 05:43 | 13:10 | 17:13 | 20:38 | 22:08 |
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14-day Forecast for Derby
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Derby
Sunrise
in Derby
↑
5:34 AM
Sunset
in Derby
↓
8:48 PM
Day Length
15h 14m
Dawn
in Derby
4:52 AM
Dusk
in Derby
9:29 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Derby
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
33.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:53
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Distances & Clock Changes in Derby
How Far Is Derby From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 182 km | SSE (149deg) |
| Paris | 526 km | SSE (148deg) |
| Moscow | 2,520 km | ENE (67deg) |
| New York | 5,435 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Dubai | 5,592 km | E (100deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,285 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,583 km | NW (311deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,472 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Derby?
Derby next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Derby's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Derby and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.9deg S, 178.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Derby
What time is it in Derby right now?
The current local time in Derby is 15:40 on Friday, August 07, 2026. Derby follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Derby in?
Derby 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 Derby?
Is Derby on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of August 07, 2026, Derby has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Derby today?
Today in Derby: sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset is at 20:48, giving 15h 14m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Derby tonight?
Over Derby tonight the moon shows a Waning Crescent phase at 33.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Derby?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Derby, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.