Current Local Time in Colchester, United Kingdom
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Current local time in 🇬🇧 Colchester, England, United Kingdom.
GMT/BST UTC+00:00
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Relative to UTC
On UTC
Noon here = 12:00 UTC
ISO Week
11 Odd Week
Sun
06:17
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17:35
Today
Mid-morning in Colchester. Offices are busy, meetings are underway. The current offset is on UTC.
Daylight Saving Time
Last Clock Change
2025-10-26
Clocks moved back to GMT+0
Next Clock Change
2026-03-29
Clocks will move forward to GMT+1
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Quick Facts
| Country | 🇬🇧United Kingdom |
| State / Region | England |
| Timezone | GMT/BST |
| UTC Offset | UTC+00:00 |
| DST | Yes — daylight saving time observed |
| Population | 121,859 |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Sunrise | 06:17 |
| Sunset | 17:35 |
| Coordinates | 51.89°N, 0.90°E |
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Time Difference to Major Cities
| City | Difference | Local Time |
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| New York | -4h | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | -7h | --:-- |
| Paris | +1h | --:-- |
| Dubai | +4h | --:-- |
| Mumbai | +5h 30m | --:-- |
| Singapore | +8h | --:-- |
| Tokyo | +9h | --:-- |
| Sydney | +11h | --:-- |
| Sao Paulo | -3h | --:-- |
| Cairo | +2h | --:-- |
| Shanghai | +8h | --:-- |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the business hours in Colchester?
Standard business hours in Colchester are 09:00–17:00 local time (GMT/BST). Check the live clock above to see the current local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.
What is the UTC offset for Colchester?
Colchester is currently at UTC+00:00. The timezone identifier is GMT/BST. When it is noon in Colchester, it is 12:00 UTC. You can embed a live Colchester clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in Colchester?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in Colchester. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.
Does Colchester observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Colchester observes daylight saving time (DST).
The most recent change was on 2025-10-26, when clocks moved back to GMT+0. The next change is on 2026-03-29, when clocks will move forward to GMT+1.
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Colchester uses GMT/BST timezone (UTC+0). Daylight saving time is observed.