Current Time in Southend, United Kingdom
Southend is on Greenwich Mean Time – GMT (UTC+0) right now. It switches to BST (UTC+1) on 28 Mar 2027.
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· Southend
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Time zone of Southend
| Time zone | Greenwich Mean Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | GMT |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| IANA time zone id | Europe/London |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+0 in winter, UTC+1 in summer |
Time difference between Southend and other cities
Daylight saving time in Southend
2026
- 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
- 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0).
2027
- 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
- 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0).
Southend time FAQ
What time is it in Southend right now?
Southend is on GMT (UTC+0). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Southend, updated every second.
What time zone is Southend in?
Southend is in Greenwich Mean Time, abbreviated GMT, UTC+0. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/London.
Does Southend observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the time difference between Southend and New York?
New York is 5 hours behind Southend.
Other cities in UK
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.