Time Now in Swindon, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.56° N, 1.78° W
Elevation: 113 m above sea level
Population rank: #40 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
Swindon 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 Swindon, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Swindon
Daylight Hours in Swindon
Swindon gets 16h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Swindon is at 05:07 and sunset in Swindon is at 21:17.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 48m near the December solstice to 16h 38m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Swindon and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Swindon
What is the current local time in Swindon?
The live local time in Swindon is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Swindon currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Swindon in?
Swindon uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Swindon observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Swindon is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Swindon's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Swindon.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 15 Jul ● | 01:13 | 05:07 | 13:13 | 17:31 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 01:13 | 05:08 | 13:13 | 17:31 | 21:18 | 22:48 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 01:13 | 05:09 | 13:13 | 17:31 | 21:17 | 22:47 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:13 | 05:10 | 13:13 | 17:30 | 21:15 | 22:45 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:13 | 05:11 | 13:13 | 17:30 | 21:14 | 22:44 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:13 | 05:13 | 13:13 | 17:30 | 21:13 | 22:43 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:13 | 05:14 | 13:13 | 17:29 | 21:12 | 22:42 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Swindon
Sunrise
in Swindon
↑
5:07 AM
Sunset
in Swindon
↓
9:17 PM
Day Length
16h 10m
Dawn
in Swindon
4:21 AM
Dusk
in Swindon
10:03 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Swindon
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
2.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 07:39
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:13
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Distances & Clock Changes in Swindon
How Far Is Swindon From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 114 km | E (92deg) |
| Paris | 420 km | SE (134deg) |
| Moscow | 2,601 km | ENE (64deg) |
| New York | 5,460 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Dubai | 5,587 km | E (99deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,306 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,666 km | NW (311deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,427 km | SW (220deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Swindon?
Swindon next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Swindon's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Swindon and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.6deg S, 178.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Swindon
What time is it in Swindon right now?
The current local time in Swindon is 19:51 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Swindon follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Swindon in?
Swindon 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 Swindon?
Is Swindon on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Swindon is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Swindon today?
Today in Swindon: sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset is at 21:17, giving 16h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Swindon tonight?
The moon phase over Swindon tonight is Waxing Crescent with 2.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Swindon?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Swindon, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.