Time Now in Hertford, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.8° N, 0.08° W
Elevation: 45 m above sea level
Population rank: #494 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
Hertford 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 Hertford, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hertford
Daylight Hours in Hertford
Hertford gets 16h 08m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hertford is at 05:02 and sunset in Hertford is at 21:10.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 46m near the December solstice to 16h 41m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hertford and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hertford right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Hertford
What is the current local time in Hertford?
The live local time in Hertford is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hertford currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Hertford in?
Hertford uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Hertford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hertford is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Hertford's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hertford.
Weather in Hertford
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Prayer Times in Hertford
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:06 | 05:01 | 13:06 | 17:24 | 21:11 | 22:41 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:06 | 05:02 | 13:06 | 17:24 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:06 | 05:04 | 13:06 | 17:23 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:06 | 05:05 | 13:06 | 17:23 | 21:08 | 22:38 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:06 | 05:06 | 13:06 | 17:23 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:06 | 05:08 | 13:06 | 17:22 | 21:05 | 22:35 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:06 | 05:09 | 13:06 | 17:22 | 21:04 | 22:34 |
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14-day Forecast for Hertford
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hertford
Sunrise
in Hertford
↑
5:02 AM
Sunset
in Hertford
↓
9:10 PM
Day Length
16h 08m
Dawn
in Hertford
4:16 AM
Dusk
in Hertford
9:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hertford
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:21
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:38
Distances & Clock Changes in Hertford
How Far Is Hertford From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 33 km | S (186deg) |
| Paris | 370 km | SSE (151deg) |
| Moscow | 2,484 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Dubai | 5,476 km | E (101deg) |
| New York | 5,563 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,189 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,736 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,524 km | SW (222deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Hertford?
Hertford next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Hertford's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hertford and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.8deg S, 179.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hertford
What time is it in Hertford right now?
The current local time in Hertford is 17:54 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Hertford follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Hertford in?
Hertford 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 Hertford?
Is Hertford on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Hertford is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hertford today?
Today in Hertford: sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset is at 21:10, giving 16h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hertford tonight?
The moon phase over Hertford tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Hertford?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hertford, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.