Current Time in Chichester, England
The live time in Chichester (West Sussex), with the GMT or BST status, the next clock change and sunrise and sunset through the year.
About time in Chichester
Chichester is a Roman-founded cathedral city on the Sussex coast, known for its cathedral, the Chichester Festival Theatre, opened in 1962, and nearby Goodwood, home of horse racing and motor sport. The Roman street plan of four main streets meeting at a central Market Cross is still visible.
The cathedral dates from the 11th century and holds a striking tapestry by John Piper and a window by Marc Chagall. Chichester Harbour, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a short drive away.
The city is about 0.8 degrees west of Greenwich. Trains to London Victoria take about 90 minutes, and Portsmouth is only about 20 minutes away.
- The Chichester Festival Theatre opened in 1962.
- A Roman street plan survives.
- Goodwood is nearby.
About 27,000 people live in Chichester. At 50.84 degrees north and 0.78 degrees west of Greenwich, true solar noon here falls about 3 minutes after clock noon. The clock itself always matches the rest of the UK.
Sunrise and sunset in Chichester through the year
Times for the 15th of each month in UK local time (GMT or BST). Calculated from the city's latitude and longitude.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:59 | 16:26 | 8h 26m |
| February | 07:16 | 17:19 | 10h 03m |
| March | 06:18 | 18:07 | 11h 49m |
| April | 06:09 | 19:57 | 13h 48m |
| May | 05:14 | 20:45 | 15h 31m |
| June | 04:48 | 21:18 | 16h 29m |
| July | 05:06 | 21:11 | 16h 05m |
| August | 05:49 | 20:24 | 14h 35m |
| September | 06:37 | 19:18 | 12h 40m |
| October | 07:25 | 18:11 | 10h 46m |
| November | 07:18 | 16:16 | 8h 59m |
| December | 07:58 | 15:57 | 7h 59m |
Chichester time compared with the world
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Time in nearby cities
Clock change guides
- What Is Daylight Saving Time (DST)? A Plain-English GuideWhat daylight saving time is, how it works in the UK, Europe and the US, why it exists, its history, who uses it and the argument over scrapping it.
- Why Do the Clocks Go Back in October? The Real ReasonThe clocks go back in autumn to return the UK to GMT, so winter mornings are lighter. The history, the rule, what time it happens and what changes for you.
- When Do the Clocks Go Forward Again After Going Back?When the UK clocks go forward again after the autumn change, how long the UK stays on GMT, when evenings get lighter and how to remember to reset your clocks.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chichester in?
Chichester is in the UK time zone. It uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer, the same as the rest of the UK.
When do the clocks change in Chichester?
The clocks go forward at 01:00 on the last Sunday of March and back at 02:00 on the last Sunday of October. In 2026 that is Sunday, 29 March 2026 and Sunday, 25 October 2026.
How much daylight does Chichester get in summer and winter?
Around 16h 31m at the June solstice and 7h 56m at the December solstice, based on its latitude of 50.8 degrees north.
Is Chichester on the same time as London?
Yes. All UK clocks show the same time. Because Chichester is 0.8 degrees west of Greenwich, solar noon here is about 3 minutes after clock noon (GMT), but the clocks do not differ.
Is Chichester close to Portsmouth?
Yes, about 18 miles, or roughly 20 minutes by train.
What events does Goodwood host?
The Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival and horse racing, including Glorious Goodwood in the summer.