Current Time in Towcester, West Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

10:05:49 AM

10:05:49

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Towcester

Sunrise7:00 AMSolar noon11:47 AMSunset4:33 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
West Northamptonshire
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
British Pound (GBP)

Practical

Country languages
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code
+44
Population
9,057
Elevation
Approximately 94 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
52° 08' N / 0° 59' W
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Clock changes in Towcester

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 32 min3 min 39 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 32 min3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(23.1° 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 32 min3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 29 min3 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 25 min3 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 22 min3 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 18 min3 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 15 min3 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 11 min3 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Towcester

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Upcoming public holidays in England

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

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Frequently asked questions

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