Current Time in Dorchester, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 50.72° N, 2.43° W
Elevation: 55 m above sea level
Population rank: #743 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: England
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: BST
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 5 Nov ● | 05:12 | 07:07 | 11:53 | 14:13 | 16:39 | 18:09 |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 05:13 | 07:09 | 11:53 | 14:11 | 16:37 | 18:07 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 05:15 | 07:10 | 11:53 | 14:10 | 16:35 | 18:05 |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 05:16 | 07:12 | 11:53 | 14:09 | 16:34 | 18:04 |
| Mon, 9 Nov | 05:17 | 07:14 | 11:53 | 14:08 | 16:32 | 18:02 |
| Tue, 10 Nov | 05:19 | 07:15 | 11:53 | 14:06 | 16:31 | 18:01 |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 05:20 | 07:17 | 11:53 | 14:05 | 16:29 | 17:59 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dorchester
Sunrise
in Dorchester
↑
7:08 AM
Sunset
in Dorchester
↓
4:37 PM
Day Length
9h 29m
Dawn
in Dorchester
6:32 AM
Dusk
in Dorchester
5:13 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Dorchester
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
16.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:00
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:51
Distances & Clock Changes in Dorchester
How Far Is Dorchester From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 183 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Paris | 401 km | ESE (119deg) |
| Moscow | 2,683 km | ENE (62deg) |
| New York | 5,444 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Dubai | 5,618 km | E (98deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,353 km | E (89deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,692 km | NW (310deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,326 km | SW (220deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Dorchester?
Dorchester next changes its clocks on March 28, 2027, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Dorchester's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dorchester and you would surface in the open ocean, near 50.7deg S, 177.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester
What time is it in Dorchester right now?
The current local time in Dorchester is 05:54 on Thursday, November 05, 2026. Dorchester follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Dorchester in?
Dorchester 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 Dorchester?
Right now Dorchester sits at UTC+00:00. Going from UTC to local time in Dorchester means moving the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Dorchester on daylight saving time right now?
No — Dorchester is not currently observing daylight saving time as of November 05, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dorchester today?
Dorchester sees sunrise at 07:08 and sunset at 16:37 today, giving 9h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dorchester tonight?
Tonight the moon over Dorchester is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 16.4%.
What is solar time in Dorchester?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dorchester, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.