Current Time in Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

4:11:46 AM

04:11:46

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Swanage

Sunrise7:00 AMSolar noon11:51 AMSunset4:41 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
Dorset
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
British Pound (GBP)

Practical

Country languages
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code
+44
Population
10,454
Elevation
Approximately 5 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
50° 36' N / 1° 57' W
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Clock changes in Swanage

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 41 min3 min 26 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 41 min3 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(24.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Third Quarter (43% illuminated)
Moonrise
No event on this local date
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 41 min3 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 37 min3 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 34 min3 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 31 min3 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 27 min3 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 24 min3 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 21 min3 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Swanage

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Plan around Swanage

Upcoming public holidays in England

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

Nearby places

PooleBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council12 kmNBournemouthBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council14 kmNEChristchurchBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council19 kmNEFerndownDorset23 kmNNew MiltonHampshire26 kmNELymingtonHampshire33 kmNEWeymouthDorset36 kmWDorchesterDorset36 kmWTottonHampshire48 kmNEHytheHampshire48 kmNECowesIsle of Wight50 kmESouthamptonSouthampton51 kmNE
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Swanage in?
Swanage 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 Swanage?
Clocks in Swanage move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)
Does Swanage observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Swanage observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Swanage?
Swanage is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer