Current Time in Whitby, England
The live time in Whitby (North Yorkshire), with the GMT or BST status, the next clock change and sunrise and sunset through the year.
About time in Whitby
Whitby is a seaside town on the North Yorkshire coast, known for its ruined abbey, its harbour and its links to Bram Stoker's Dracula. Captain Cook served his apprenticeship here and sailed in Whitby-built ships, including the Endeavour. The Whitby Goth Weekend is held twice a year.
The 199 steps from the town to the abbey are one of the best-known climbs in Yorkshire, and the east cliff gives views over the harbour. Whitby is also known for its jet jewellery and for fish and chips.
At 54.5 degrees north, the sun sets after 21:30 BST at midsummer and before 15:45 at midwinter. The town is about 0.6 degrees west of Greenwich.
- Captain Cook's ships were built in Whitby.
- Bram Stoker's Dracula is set partly here.
- There are 199 steps to the abbey.
About 14,000 people live in Whitby. At 54.49 degrees north and 0.62 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 Whitby 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 | 08:16 | 16:08 | 7h 52m |
| February | 07:24 | 17:09 | 9h 45m |
| March | 06:18 | 18:05 | 11h 47m |
| April | 06:01 | 20:04 | 14h 03m |
| May | 04:57 | 21:00 | 16h 03m |
| June | 04:26 | 21:39 | 17h 13m |
| July | 04:46 | 21:29 | 16h 44m |
| August | 05:37 | 20:34 | 14h 57m |
| September | 06:34 | 19:20 | 12h 46m |
| October | 07:30 | 18:05 | 10h 35m |
| November | 07:31 | 16:01 | 8h 30m |
| December | 08:17 | 15:37 | 7h 19m |
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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 Whitby in?
Whitby 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 Whitby?
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 Whitby get in summer and winter?
Around 17h 15m at the June solstice and 7h 17m at the December solstice, based on its latitude of 54.5 degrees north.
Is Whitby on the same time as London?
Yes. All UK clocks show the same time. Because Whitby is 0.6 degrees west of Greenwich, solar noon here is about 2 minutes after clock noon (GMT), but the clocks do not differ.
Why is Whitby linked to Dracula?
Bram Stoker visited Whitby in 1890 and used the town and the abbey in his novel.
How do I get to Whitby?
By train from Middlesbrough on the Esk Valley line, or by road from York in about 1 hour 30 minutes.