Time Now in Ilford, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.56° N, 0.07° E
Elevation: 15 m above sea level
Population rank: #53 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
Ilford 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 Ilford, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Ilford
Daylight Hours in Ilford
Ilford gets 16h 06m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ilford is at 05:02 and sunset in Ilford is at 21:08.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 48m near the December solstice to 16h 38m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Ilford and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Ilford
What is the current local time in Ilford?
The live local time in Ilford is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Ilford currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Ilford in?
Ilford uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Ilford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ilford is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Ilford's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ilford.
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Prayer Times in Ilford
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:05 | 05:02 | 13:05 | 17:23 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:05 | 05:03 | 13:05 | 17:23 | 21:08 | 22:38 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:06 | 05:04 | 13:06 | 17:22 | 21:07 | 22:37 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:06 | 05:05 | 13:06 | 17:22 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:06 | 05:07 | 13:06 | 17:22 | 21:05 | 22:35 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:06 | 05:08 | 13:06 | 17:21 | 21:03 | 22:33 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:06 | 05:09 | 13:06 | 17:21 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ilford
Sunrise
in Ilford
↑
5:02 AM
Sunset
in Ilford
↓
9:08 PM
Day Length
16h 05m
Dawn
in Ilford
4:17 AM
Dusk
in Ilford
9:53 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ilford
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:20
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:37
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Distances & Clock Changes in Ilford
How Far Is Ilford From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 342 km | SSE (151deg) |
| Moscow | 2,486 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,461 km | E (101deg) |
| New York | 5,581 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,178 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,762 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,511 km | SW (222deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,546 km | NNE (32deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Ilford?
Ilford next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Ilford's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ilford and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.6deg S, 179.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ilford
What time is it in Ilford right now?
The current local time in Ilford is 17:53 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Ilford follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Ilford in?
Ilford 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 Ilford?
Is Ilford on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Ilford is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ilford today?
Today in Ilford: sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset is at 21:08, giving 16h 05m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ilford tonight?
The moon phase over Ilford tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Ilford?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ilford, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.