Time Now in Gainsborough, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 53.38° N, 0.77° W
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: #599 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: 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
Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Gainsborough
Daylight Hours in Gainsborough
Gainsborough gets 16h 22m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gainsborough is at 04:58 and sunset in Gainsborough is at 21:19.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 29m near the December solstice to 17h 00m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gainsborough and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Gainsborough
What is the current local time in Gainsborough?
The live local time in Gainsborough is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Gainsborough currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Gainsborough in?
Gainsborough uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Gainsborough observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gainsborough is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Gainsborough's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gainsborough.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 01:09 | 04:57 | 13:09 | 17:29 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:09 | 04:58 | 13:09 | 17:29 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:09 | 05:00 | 13:09 | 17:29 | 21:18 | 22:48 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:09 | 05:01 | 13:09 | 17:28 | 21:17 | 22:47 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:09 | 05:03 | 13:09 | 17:28 | 21:15 | 22:45 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:09 | 05:04 | 13:09 | 17:27 | 21:14 | 22:44 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 01:09 | 05:06 | 13:09 | 17:27 | 21:13 | 22:43 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gainsborough
Sunrise
in Gainsborough
↑
4:58 AM
Sunset
in Gainsborough
↓
9:19 PM
Day Length
16h 21m
Dawn
in Gainsborough
4:09 AM
Dusk
in Gainsborough
10:08 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Gainsborough
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
24.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:52
Distances & Clock Changes in Gainsborough
How Far Is Gainsborough From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 213 km | SSE (168deg) |
| Paris | 548 km | SSE (155deg) |
| Moscow | 2,457 km | ENE (68deg) |
| New York | 5,467 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Dubai | 5,556 km | ESE (101deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,239 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,585 km | NW (311deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,404 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Gainsborough?
Gainsborough next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Gainsborough's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gainsborough and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.4deg S, 179.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gainsborough
What time is it in Gainsborough right now?
The current local time in Gainsborough is 22:34 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Gainsborough follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Gainsborough in?
Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough?
Gainsborough is UTC+00:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Gainsborough local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Gainsborough on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Gainsborough is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gainsborough today?
Today in Gainsborough: sunrise is at 04:58 and sunset is at 21:19, giving 16h 21m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gainsborough tonight?
The moon phase over Gainsborough tonight is Waxing Crescent with 24.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Gainsborough?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gainsborough, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.