Current Time in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.75° N, 0.45° W
Elevation: 138 m above sea level
Population rank: #126 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: 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
The time now in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Hemel Hempstead currently observes British Summer Time (BST), UTC+1. Hemel Hempstead sits in the Europe/London time zone, UTC+00:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Hemel Hempstead sits at a modest 138 m above sea level. Its nearest major city, London, is barely 35 km away. A major centre in the United Kingdom, Hemel Hempstead keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Hemel Hempstead gets 10h 37m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:28 and sunset at 18:05.
Hemel Hempstead Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead gets 10h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hemel Hempstead is at 07:28 and sunset in Hemel Hempstead is at 18:05.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 46m near the December solstice to 16h 40m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:32 | 07:27 | 12:47 | 15:32 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:33 | 07:28 | 12:47 | 15:30 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:35 | 07:30 | 12:47 | 15:29 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:37 | 07:32 | 12:46 | 15:27 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:38 | 07:34 | 12:46 | 15:25 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:40 | 07:35 | 12:46 | 15:24 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:42 | 07:37 | 12:46 | 15:22 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hemel Hempstead
Sunrise
in Hemel Hempstead
↑
7:28 AM
Sunset
in Hemel Hempstead
↓
6:05 PM
Day Length
10h 37m
Dawn
in Hemel Hempstead
6:53 AM
Dusk
in Hemel Hempstead
6:40 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hemel Hempstead
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
28.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:13
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:46
Distances & Clock Changes in Hemel Hempstead
How Far Is Hemel Hempstead From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 35 km | SE (140deg) |
| Paris | 378 km | SSE (147deg) |
| Moscow | 2,509 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Dubai | 5,500 km | E (100deg) |
| New York | 5,541 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,214 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,721 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,503 km | SW (222deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Hemel Hempstead?
Hemel Hempstead next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Hemel Hempstead's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hemel Hempstead and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.8deg S, 179.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hemel Hempstead
What time is it in Hemel Hempstead right now?
The current local time in Hemel Hempstead is 08:38 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Hemel Hempstead follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Hemel Hempstead in?
Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead?
Right now Hemel Hempstead sits at UTC+01:00. Going from UTC to local time in Hemel Hempstead means moving the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Hemel Hempstead on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Hemel Hempstead as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hemel Hempstead today?
Hemel Hempstead sees sunrise at 07:28 and sunset at 18:05 today, giving 10h 37m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hemel Hempstead tonight?
Over Hemel Hempstead tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 28.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Hemel Hempstead?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hemel Hempstead, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.