Current Time in Basildon, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long:
51.57° N,
0.46° E
Population: 144,859
Country:
🇬🇧
United Kingdom
IANA Timezone:
Europe/London
UTC Offset:
+00:00
Timezone:
GMT
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: BST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom:
GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom:
BST
Time in Basildon — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Basildon's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Basildon right now?
The current local time in Basildon, United Kingdom is 12:28 (Monday, July 20, 2026). Basildon observes the Europe/London time zone, which is UTC+1 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Basildon use?
Basildon uses Europe/London, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Basildon.
Does Basildon observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Basildon currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA Europe/London time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Basildon?
Right now Basildon is at UTC+1. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Basildon observes DST.
When does the day change in Basildon?
Midnight in Basildon occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/London zone. Since Basildon is at UTC+1, the date here is ahead of UTC by 1 hours.