Current Time in Gainford, County Durham, England, United Kingdom

4:20:11 AM

04:20:11

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

Gainford is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Gainford

Sunrise7:11 AMSolar noon11:50 AMSunset4:29 PM
Next clock changeMar 28, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 145 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
United Kingdom
Administrative area
England
District
County Durham
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
British Pound (GBP)

Practical

Country languages
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code
+44
Population
1,133
Elevation
Approximately 80 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
54° 32' N / 1° 44' W
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Clock changes in Gainford

Next clock change

Upcoming

1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM BST1:00 AM GMT

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 18 min4 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Third QuarterMoon illumination43%
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Monday, November 2, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 18 min4 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(20.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Third Quarter (43% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 18 min4 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 14 min4 min shorter than the previous day
9 hr 10 min3 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 06 min3 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 02 min3 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 58 min3 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 54 min3 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Gainford

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Upcoming public holidays in England

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

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Gainford in?
Gainford uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.
When is the next clock change in Gainford?
Clocks in Gainford move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)
Does Gainford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gainford observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Gainford?
Gainford is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer