Current Time in Southampton, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 50.9° N, 1.4° W
Elevation: 19 m above sea level
Population rank: #28 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
Southampton 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 Southampton, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Southampton
Southampton gets 16h 30m of daylight today. Sunrise in Southampton is at 04:51 and sunset in Southampton is at 21:21.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 55m near the December solstice to 16h 31m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 16 Jun ● | 01:06 | 04:51 | 13:06 | 17:27 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 01:06 | 04:51 | 13:06 | 17:27 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 01:06 | 04:51 | 13:06 | 17:28 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 01:06 | 04:51 | 13:06 | 17:28 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 01:07 | 04:51 | 13:07 | 17:28 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 01:07 | 04:51 | 13:07 | 17:28 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 01:07 | 04:51 | 13:07 | 17:29 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Southampton
Sunrise
in Southampton
↑
4:51 AM
Sunset
in Southampton
↓
9:21 PM
Day Length
16h 29m
Dawn
in Southampton
4:04 AM
Dusk
in Southampton
10:08 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Southampton
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
4.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 07:11
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:15
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How Far Is Southampton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 111 km | NE (52deg) |
| Paris | 352 km | SE (129deg) |
| Moscow | 2,610 km | ENE (63deg) |
| New York | 5,507 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Dubai | 5,550 km | E (99deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,280 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,734 km | NW (311deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,388 km | SW (221deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Southampton?
Southampton next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Southampton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Southampton and you would surface in the open ocean, near 50.9deg S, 178.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Southampton
What time is it in Southampton right now?
The current local time in Southampton is 19:58 on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Southampton follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Southampton in?
Southampton 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 Southampton?
Southampton is UTC+00:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Southampton local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Southampton on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Southampton is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Southampton today?
Today in Southampton: sunrise is at 04:51 and sunset is at 21:21, giving 16h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Southampton tonight?
The moon phase over Southampton tonight is Waxing Crescent with 4.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Southampton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Southampton, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.