Time Now in Stafford, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 52.81° N, 2.12° W
Elevation: 77 m above sea level
Population rank: #161 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 10m 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
Stafford 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 Stafford, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Stafford
Daylight Hours in Stafford
Stafford gets 16h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Stafford is at 05:05 and sunset in Stafford is at 21:23.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 35m near the December solstice to 16h 53m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Stafford and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Stafford right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Stafford
What is the current local time in Stafford?
The live local time in Stafford is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Stafford currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Stafford in?
Stafford uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Stafford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Stafford is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Stafford's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Stafford.
Weather in Stafford
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Prayer Times in Stafford
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:14 | 05:04 | 13:14 | 17:34 | 21:24 | 22:54 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:14 | 05:05 | 13:14 | 17:34 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:14 | 05:07 | 13:14 | 17:33 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:14 | 05:08 | 13:14 | 17:33 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:14 | 05:10 | 13:14 | 17:33 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:14 | 05:11 | 13:14 | 17:32 | 21:18 | 22:48 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:14 | 05:12 | 13:14 | 17:32 | 21:17 | 22:47 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Stafford
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14-day Forecast for Stafford
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Stafford
Sunrise
in Stafford
↑
5:05 AM
Sunset
in Stafford
↓
9:23 PM
Day Length
16h 18m
Dawn
in Stafford
4:17 AM
Dusk
in Stafford
10:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Stafford
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:29
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:47
View the detailed moon calendar for Stafford with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Stafford
How Far Is Stafford From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 199 km | SE (136deg) |
| Paris | 540 km | SE (143deg) |
| Moscow | 2,564 km | ENE (67deg) |
| New York | 5,398 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Dubai | 5,633 km | E (100deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,328 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,558 km | NW (310deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,504 km | NNE (30deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Stafford?
Stafford next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Stafford's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Stafford and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.8deg S, 177.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stafford
What time is it in Stafford right now?
The current local time in Stafford is 17:53 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Stafford follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Stafford in?
Stafford 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 Stafford?
Is Stafford on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Stafford is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Stafford today?
Today in Stafford: sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset is at 21:23, giving 16h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Stafford tonight?
The moon phase over Stafford tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Stafford?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Stafford, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.