Current Time in Retford, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 53.32° N, 0.94° W
Elevation: 19 m above sea level
Population rank: #569 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: 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 Retford, United Kingdom is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Retford currently observes British Summer Time (BST), UTC+1. Clocks in Retford are set to UTC+00:00 under the Europe/London zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 10 hours. Being in the temperate belt, Retford sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At about 19 m, Retford is practically at sea level. The closest large city is London, about 209 km away. A major centre in the United Kingdom, Retford keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Retford at 07:45 and sets at 17:49, giving 10h 04m of daylight today.
Retford Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Retford
Retford gets 10h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Retford is at 07:45 and sunset in Retford is at 17:49.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 29m near the December solstice to 16h 59m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Retford and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Retford's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 23 Oct ● | 05:44 | 07:44 | 12:48 | 15:18 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:46 | 07:46 | 12:48 | 15:17 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:48 | 06:48 | 11:47 | 14:15 | 16:47 | 18:17 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:50 | 06:50 | 11:47 | 14:13 | 16:45 | 18:15 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:51 | 06:52 | 11:47 | 14:12 | 16:43 | 18:13 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:53 | 06:54 | 11:47 | 14:10 | 16:41 | 18:11 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 04:55 | 06:55 | 11:47 | 14:08 | 16:38 | 18:08 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Retford
Sunrise
in Retford
↑
7:45 AM
Sunset
in Retford
↓
5:49 PM
Day Length
10h 04m
Dawn
in Retford
7:08 AM
Dusk
in Retford
6:26 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Retford
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
87.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 16:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 04:07
Distances & Clock Changes in Retford
How Far Is Retford From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 209 km | SSE (164deg) |
| Paris | 547 km | SSE (154deg) |
| Moscow | 2,469 km | ENE (68deg) |
| New York | 5,458 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Dubai | 5,565 km | E (101deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,250 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,581 km | NW (311deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,415 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Retford?
Retford next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Retford's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Retford and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.3deg S, 179.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Retford
What time is it in Retford right now?
The current local time in Retford is 00:14 on Friday, October 23, 2026. Retford follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Retford in?
Retford 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 Retford?
Is Retford on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 23, 2026, Retford has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Retford today?
In Retford today the sun rises at 07:45 and sets at 17:49, giving 10h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Retford tonight?
Tonight the moon over Retford is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 87.8%.
What is solar time in Retford?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Retford, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.