Time Now in Pontefract, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 53.69° N, 1.31° W
Elevation: 69 m above sea level
Population rank: #286 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
Pontefract 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 Pontefract, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Pontefract
Daylight Hours in Pontefract
Pontefract gets 16h 28m of daylight today. Sunrise in Pontefract is at 04:57 and sunset in Pontefract is at 21:24.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 25m near the December solstice to 17h 04m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Pontefract
What is the current local time in Pontefract?
The live local time in Pontefract is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Pontefract currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Pontefract in?
Pontefract uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Pontefract observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Pontefract is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Pontefract's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Pontefract.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:11 | 04:56 | 13:11 | 17:32 | 21:26 | 22:56 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:11 | 04:57 | 13:11 | 17:32 | 21:24 | 22:54 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:11 | 04:59 | 13:11 | 17:32 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:11 | 05:00 | 13:11 | 17:31 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:11 | 05:02 | 13:11 | 17:31 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:11 | 05:03 | 13:11 | 17:30 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:11 | 05:05 | 13:11 | 17:30 | 21:18 | 22:48 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Pontefract
Sunrise
in Pontefract
↑
4:57 AM
Sunset
in Pontefract
↓
9:24 PM
Day Length
16h 27m
Dawn
in Pontefract
4:07 AM
Dusk
in Pontefract
10:14 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Pontefract
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:25
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:45
Distances & Clock Changes in Pontefract
How Far Is Pontefract From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 255 km | SSE (161deg) |
| Paris | 595 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Moscow | 2,477 km | ENE (69deg) |
| New York | 5,423 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Dubai | 5,597 km | E (101deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,275 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,536 km | NW (311deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,393 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Pontefract?
Pontefract next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Pontefract's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Pontefract and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.7deg S, 178.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pontefract
What time is it in Pontefract right now?
The current local time in Pontefract is 17:53 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Pontefract follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Pontefract in?
Pontefract 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 Pontefract?
Pontefract is UTC+00:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Pontefract local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Pontefract on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Pontefract is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pontefract today?
Today in Pontefract: sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset is at 21:24, giving 16h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Pontefract tonight?
The moon phase over Pontefract tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Pontefract?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Pontefract, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.