Current Time in Guildford, England
The live time in Guildford (Surrey), with the GMT or BST status, the next clock change and sunrise and sunset through the year.
About time in Guildford
Guildford is the county town of Surrey, with a university, a modern cathedral and a High Street famous for the Guildhall's projecting clock, which dates from 1683. The clock hangs over the street and is one of the best-known timepieces in the county. Lewis Carroll's grave is in the town's cemetery.
The Guildhall clock was installed in 1683 and still keeps time today. The city is also home to games studios and the University of Surrey, with many staff and students working with international partners.
Guildford is about 35 minutes by train from London Waterloo, and it lies about 0.6 degrees west of Greenwich, so the sun rises and sets about two minutes later than in London.
- The Guildhall projecting clock dates from 1683.
- Lewis Carroll is buried in the town.
- About 35 minutes by train to London Waterloo.
About 77,000 people live in Guildford. At 51.24 degrees north and 0.57 degrees west of Greenwich, true solar noon here falls about 2 minutes after clock noon. The clock itself always matches the rest of the UK.
Sunrise and sunset in Guildford 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 | 08:00 | 16:23 | 8h 23m |
| February | 07:16 | 17:17 | 10h 01m |
| March | 06:17 | 18:06 | 11h 49m |
| April | 06:07 | 19:57 | 13h 50m |
| May | 05:12 | 20:45 | 15h 34m |
| June | 04:45 | 21:19 | 16h 34m |
| July | 05:03 | 21:12 | 16h 09m |
| August | 05:47 | 20:24 | 14h 37m |
| September | 06:36 | 19:17 | 12h 41m |
| October | 07:25 | 18:10 | 10h 45m |
| November | 07:18 | 16:14 | 8h 56m |
| December | 07:59 | 15:54 | 7h 55m |
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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 Guildford in?
Guildford 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 Guildford?
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 Guildford get in summer and winter?
Around 16h 35m at the June solstice and 7h 52m at the December solstice, based on its latitude of 51.2 degrees north.
Is Guildford on the same time as London?
Yes. All UK clocks show the same time. Because Guildford is 0.6 degrees west of Greenwich, solar noon here is about 2 minutes after clock noon (GMT), but the clocks do not differ.
Where is the famous Guildford clock?
On the High Street, projecting from the Guildhall. It has been there since 1683.
How far is Guildford from London?
About 30 miles. Trains to Waterloo take around 35 minutes.