Current Time in Ipswich, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 52.06° N, 1.16° E
Elevation: 18 m above sea level
Population rank: #46 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: England
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 55m 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
Ipswich 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 Ipswich, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Ipswich
Ipswich gets 16h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ipswich is at 04:34 and sunset in Ipswich is at 21:18.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 43m near the December solstice to 16h 44m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Ipswich and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 17 Jun ● | 00:56 | 04:34 | 12:56 | 17:20 | 21:18 | 22:48 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 00:56 | 04:34 | 12:56 | 17:20 | 21:18 | 22:48 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 00:56 | 04:34 | 12:56 | 17:20 | 21:18 | 22:48 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 00:56 | 04:34 | 12:56 | 17:20 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 00:57 | 04:34 | 12:57 | 17:21 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 00:57 | 04:35 | 12:57 | 17:21 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 00:57 | 04:35 | 12:57 | 17:21 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Ipswich
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How Far Is Ipswich From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 108 km | SW (236deg) |
| Paris | 366 km | SSE (166deg) |
| Moscow | 2,394 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Dubai | 5,399 km | ESE (102deg) |
| New York | 5,635 km | WNW (289deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,105 km | E (92deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,780 km | NW (313deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,459 km | NNE (33deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Ipswich?
Ipswich next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Ipswich's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ipswich and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.1deg S, 178.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ipswich
What time is it in Ipswich right now?
The current local time in Ipswich is 13:48 on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Ipswich follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Ipswich in?
Ipswich 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 Ipswich?
Is Ipswich on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Ipswich is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ipswich today?
Today in Ipswich: sunrise is at 04:34 and sunset is at 21:18, giving 16h 43m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ipswich tonight?
The moon phase over Ipswich tonight is Waxing Crescent with 8.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Ipswich?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ipswich, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.