Current Time in Cowes, England, United Kingdom

10:09:55 AM

10:09:55

BST (British Summer Time) · UTC+01:00

Europe/London

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Cowes is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Cowes

Sunrise7:16 AMSolar noon12:52 PMSunset6:27 PM
Next clock changeOct 25, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 16 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
United Kingdom
Administrative area
England
District
Isle of Wight
Place type
City or town
Country currency
British Pound (GBP)

Practical

Languages
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code
+44
Population
21,226
Elevation
Approximately -9,999 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
50° 45' N / 1° 17' W
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All times shown relative to Cowes local time

Clock changes in Cowes

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM BST1:00 AM GMT

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM BST1:00 AM GMT

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 11 min3 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning CrescentMoon illumination5%
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Thursday, October 8, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 11 min3 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(33.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Saturday, October 3, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 11 min3 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 08 min3 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 04 min3 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 00 min3 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 56 min3 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 53 min3 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 49 min3 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Cowes

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Time context

Cowes follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as London

Current time offsetUTC+01:00 (BST)

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Upcoming public holidays in England

  1. Christmas Day
  2. Boxing Day
  3. Boxing Day (substitute day)

Nearby scheduled airports for Cowes, England, United Kingdom

Southampton AirportSOUMedium airport · Serves Southampton21.2 km north

Source: OurAirports record · SOU / EGHI

About 21.2 km (13.2 mi) north of Cowes

Scheduled airline service in source data

Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium airport · Serves Bournemouth38.2 km west

Source: OurAirports record · BOH / EGHH

About 38.2 km (23.7 mi) west of Cowes

Scheduled airline service in source data

London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge airport · Serves London88.9 km east-northeast

Source: OurAirports record · LGW / EGKK

About 88.9 km (55.2 mi) east-northeast of Cowes

Scheduled airline service in source data

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Cowes in?
Cowes currently uses British Summer Time (BST). Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.
When is the next clock change in Cowes?
Clocks in Cowes move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from BST (UTC+01:00) to GMT (UTC)
Is Cowes currently on daylight saving time?
Cowes is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Cowes right now?
Cowes is currently UTC+01:00