Current Time in Basingstoke, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long:
51.26° N,
1.09° W
Population: 107,642
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 Basingstoke — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Basingstoke's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Basingstoke right now?
The current local time in Basingstoke, United Kingdom is 22:17 (Friday, July 10, 2026). Basingstoke observes the Europe/London time zone, which is UTC+1 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Basingstoke use?
Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke.
Does Basingstoke observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke?
Right now Basingstoke is at UTC+1. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Basingstoke observes DST.
When does the day change in Basingstoke?
Midnight in Basingstoke occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/London zone. Since Basingstoke is at UTC+1, the date here is ahead of UTC by 1 hours.