Current Time in Brighton, United Kingdom
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
BSTUTC+1
Brighton time zone
Time Zone
British Summer Time (BST)
IANA: Europe/London
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (BST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
50.83° N, 0.14° W
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Sunset
7:05 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton to New York | -5 hours | |
| Brighton to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Brighton to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Brighton to Tokyo | +8 hours | |
| Brighton to Sydney | +9 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Brighton. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Brighton
What time zone is Brighton in?
Brighton is on UK time (IANA time zone Europe/London). It uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) as standard time and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) during daylight saving time.
Does Brighton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 1:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Brighton and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind Brighton. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Brighton?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 7:05 PM local time, giving 12 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United Kingdom on the same time as Brighton?
Yes. The United Kingdom uses a single time zone, so Brighton has the same local time as the rest of the country.