Current local time in Plymouth, United Kingdom
The live clock above shows the time in Plymouth. Plymouth is in the Europe/London time zone, UTC+1 right now (BST).
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Region | Plymouth |
| Population | about 239,000 |
| Coordinates | 50.39° N, 4.16° W |
| Time zone | Europe/London |
| Abbreviation | GMT / BST |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 (winter) / UTC+1 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Plymouth uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+0 (GMT) and UTC+1 (BST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:20 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:05 AM | 9:31 PM | 16 h 26 min |
| September equinox | 7:02 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 14 min |
| December solstice | 8:14 AM | 4:14 PM | 8 h 0 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Plymouth at about 12:25 PM in mid-January, and about 1:22 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 17 minutes ahead of the sun, because Plymouth sits at 4.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Plymouth time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Plymouth |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind | |
| Paris | 1 hour ahead | |
| Dubai | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 3 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 5.5 hours ahead in Jan, 4.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Plymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 57 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Swansea | 139 km (86 mi) | same time |
| Cardiff | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Bristol | 162 km (101 mi) | same time |
| Bournemouth | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Southampton | 203 km (126 mi) | same time |
| Portsmouth | 222 km (138 mi) | same time |
| Brest, France | 223 km (139 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in United Kingdom
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Leeds
- Sheffield
- Glasgow
- Liverpool
- Cardiff
- Nottingham
- Newcastle
- Bristol
- Edinburgh
- Leicester
- Bradford
- Southend-on-Sea
- Southampton
- Belfast
- Coventry
Questions people ask
What time zone is Plymouth in?
Plymouth is in the Europe/London time zone, UTC+0, or UTC+1 during daylight saving time.
Does Plymouth have daylight saving time?
Plymouth uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+0 (GMT) and UTC+1 (BST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Plymouth when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Plymouth's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 17 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).