Time Now in Ely, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 52.4° N, 0.26° E
Elevation: 21 m above sea level
Population rank: #662 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
Ely 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 Ely, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Ely
Daylight Hours in Ely
Ely gets 16h 14m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ely is at 04:57 and sunset in Ely is at 21:11.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 40m near the December solstice to 16h 48m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Ely
What is the current local time in Ely?
The live local time in Ely is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Ely currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Ely in?
Ely uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Ely observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ely is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Ely's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ely.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:05 | 04:57 | 13:05 | 17:24 | 21:13 | 22:43 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:05 | 04:58 | 13:05 | 17:24 | 21:11 | 22:41 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:05 | 04:59 | 13:05 | 17:23 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:05 | 05:01 | 13:05 | 17:23 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:05 | 05:02 | 13:05 | 17:22 | 21:08 | 22:38 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:05 | 05:03 | 13:05 | 17:22 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:05 | 05:05 | 13:05 | 17:21 | 21:05 | 22:35 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ely
Sunrise
in Ely
↑
4:57 AM
Sunset
in Ely
↓
9:11 PM
Day Length
16h 14m
Dawn
in Ely
4:10 AM
Dusk
in Ely
9:58 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ely
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:19
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:37
Distances & Clock Changes in Ely
How Far Is Ely From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 103 km | SSW (195deg) |
| Paris | 421 km | SSE (159deg) |
| Moscow | 2,435 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Dubai | 5,466 km | ESE (102deg) |
| New York | 5,565 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,167 km | E (92deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,709 km | NW (312deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,460 km | NNE (32deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Ely?
Ely next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Ely's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ely and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.4deg S, 179.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ely
What time is it in Ely right now?
The current local time in Ely is 16:50 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Ely follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Ely in?
Ely 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 Ely?
Is Ely on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Ely is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ely today?
Today in Ely: sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset is at 21:11, giving 16h 14m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ely tonight?
The moon phase over Ely tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Ely?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ely, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.