Current Time in Stratford-upon-Avon, England
The live time in Stratford-upon-Avon (Warwickshire), with the GMT or BST status, the next clock change and sunrise and sunset through the year.
About time in Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is the birthplace of William Shakespeare, born here in 1564, and the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Visitors come from around the world for the plays, the Birthplace on Henley Street and Holy Trinity Church, where he is buried. The town lies about 1.7 degrees west of Greenwich, so solar noon arrives roughly seven minutes after clock noon.
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre sits on the banks of the River Avon and stages performances through most of the year, with matinee and evening curtain times quoted in UK local time. Overseas visitors booking tickets often convert to their own clocks, which is easiest for New York (five hours behind in most weeks) and Sydney (nine to eleven hours ahead).
Stratford is in Warwickshire, about 22 miles south-east of Birmingham, and roughly two hours from London by train. Like the rest of the UK it keeps GMT in winter and BST in summer.
- Shakespeare was born here in 1564.
- Home of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
- About 22 miles from Birmingham.
About 28,000 people live in Stratford-upon-Avon. At 52.19 degrees north and 1.71 degrees west of Greenwich, true solar noon here falls about 7 minutes after clock noon. The clock itself always matches the rest of the UK.
Sunrise and sunset in Stratford-upon-Avon 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 | 08:09 | 16:23 | 8h 15m |
| February | 07:23 | 17:19 | 9h 57m |
| March | 06:22 | 18:10 | 11h 49m |
| April | 06:10 | 20:04 | 13h 54m |
| May | 05:12 | 20:54 | 15h 42m |
| June | 04:45 | 21:29 | 16h 44m |
| July | 05:03 | 21:21 | 16h 18m |
| August | 05:49 | 20:32 | 14h 43m |
| September | 06:40 | 19:22 | 12h 42m |
| October | 07:31 | 18:13 | 10h 42m |
| November | 07:26 | 16:15 | 8h 49m |
| December | 08:09 | 15:54 | 7h 45m |
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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 Stratford-upon-Avon in?
Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon?
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 Stratford-upon-Avon get in summer and winter?
Around 16h 46m at the June solstice and 7h 43m at the December solstice, based on its latitude of 52.2 degrees north.
Is Stratford-upon-Avon on the same time as London?
Yes. All UK clocks show the same time. Because Stratford-upon-Avon is 1.7 degrees west of Greenwich, solar noon here is about 7 minutes after clock noon (GMT), but the clocks do not differ.
What time do performances start at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre?
Matinees are usually in the early afternoon and evening performances around 19:30 UK time. Check the booking page for the exact times, which are always in local UK time.
How long is Stratford-upon-Avon from London?
Roughly two hours by train, with direct services from London Marylebone, and about two hours by road.