Time Now in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.54° N, 0.71° E
Elevation: 31 m above sea level
Population rank: #25 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
Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Southend-on-Sea
Daylight Hours in Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea gets 16h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Southend-on-Sea is at 04:57 and sunset in Southend-on-Sea is at 21:07.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 49m near the December solstice to 16h 38m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Southend-on-Sea
What is the current local time in Southend-on-Sea?
The live local time in Southend-on-Sea is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Southend-on-Sea currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Southend-on-Sea in?
Southend-on-Sea uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Southend-on-Sea observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Southend-on-Sea is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Southend-on-Sea's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Southend-on-Sea.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 15 Jul ● | 01:03 | 04:57 | 13:03 | 17:21 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 01:03 | 04:58 | 13:03 | 17:21 | 21:08 | 22:38 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 01:03 | 04:59 | 13:03 | 17:21 | 21:07 | 22:37 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:03 | 05:00 | 13:03 | 17:20 | 21:05 | 22:35 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:03 | 05:02 | 13:03 | 17:20 | 21:04 | 22:34 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:03 | 05:03 | 13:03 | 17:20 | 21:03 | 22:33 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:03 | 05:04 | 13:03 | 17:19 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Southend-on-Sea
Sunrise
in Southend-on-Sea
↑
4:57 AM
Sunset
in Southend-on-Sea
↓
9:07 PM
Day Length
16h 10m
Dawn
in Southend-on-Sea
4:12 AM
Dusk
in Southend-on-Sea
9:53 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Southend-on-Sea
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
2.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 07:28
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:02
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Distances & Clock Changes in Southend-on-Sea
How Far Is Southend-on-Sea From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 58 km | W (267deg) |
| Paris | 320 km | SSE (158deg) |
| Moscow | 2,447 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,417 km | E (101deg) |
| New York | 5,624 km | WNW (289deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,134 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,796 km | NW (312deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,525 km | NNE (32deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Southend-on-Sea's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Southend-on-Sea and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.5deg S, 179.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Southend-on-Sea
What time is it in Southend-on-Sea right now?
The current local time in Southend-on-Sea is 15:48 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Southend-on-Sea follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Southend-on-Sea in?
Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea is UTC+00:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Southend-on-Sea local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Southend-on-Sea on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Southend-on-Sea is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Southend-on-Sea today?
Today in Southend-on-Sea: sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset is at 21:07, giving 16h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Southend-on-Sea tonight?
The moon phase over Southend-on-Sea tonight is Waxing Crescent with 2.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Southend-on-Sea?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Southend-on-Sea, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.