Current Time in Harrogate, England
The live time in Harrogate (North Yorkshire), with the GMT or BST status, the next clock change and sunrise and sunset through the year.
About time in Harrogate
Harrogate is a spa town in North Yorkshire, known for its Royal Baths, Betty's Tea Rooms, which opened in 1919, and the Great Yorkshire Show each July. At almost 54 degrees north, its summer days are long, with the sun setting after 21:30 BST at midsummer, and its winter days short.
The town grew in the 17th and 18th centuries around its mineral springs, and the Turkish Baths and Pump Room are still visitor attractions. Harrogate is also an events town, hosting conferences and flower shows that bring in visitors from across the UK and overseas.
Harrogate is about 15 miles north of Leeds, with train services of around 35 to 40 minutes, and the clocks are the same as everywhere else in the UK.
- Betty's Tea Rooms opened in 1919.
- The Great Yorkshire Show is held each July.
- About 15 miles from Leeds.
About 75,000 people live in Harrogate. At 53.99 degrees north and 1.54 degrees west of Greenwich, true solar noon here falls about 6 minutes after clock noon. The clock itself always matches the rest of the UK.
Sunrise and sunset in Harrogate 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 | 08:17 | 16:14 | 7h 57m |
| February | 07:27 | 17:14 | 9h 48m |
| March | 06:22 | 18:09 | 11h 48m |
| April | 06:06 | 20:07 | 14h 01m |
| May | 05:03 | 21:01 | 15h 58m |
| June | 04:33 | 21:39 | 17h 07m |
| July | 04:52 | 21:30 | 16h 38m |
| August | 05:43 | 20:37 | 14h 54m |
| September | 06:38 | 19:23 | 12h 45m |
| October | 07:33 | 18:09 | 10h 37m |
| November | 07:33 | 16:07 | 8h 35m |
| December | 08:18 | 15:43 | 7h 25m |
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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 Harrogate in?
Harrogate 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 Harrogate?
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 Harrogate get in summer and winter?
Around 17h 09m at the June solstice and 7h 22m at the December solstice, based on its latitude of 54.0 degrees north.
Is Harrogate on the same time as London?
Yes. All UK clocks show the same time. Because Harrogate is 1.5 degrees west of Greenwich, solar noon here is about 6 minutes after clock noon (GMT), but the clocks do not differ.
What is Harrogate known for?
Its Victorian spa heritage, Betty's Tea Rooms, flower shows such as the Harrogate Spring Flower Show and the Great Yorkshire Show.
How far is Harrogate from Leeds?
About 15 miles. Trains take around 35 to 40 minutes.