Colchester, United Kingdom
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+1 (GMT+1)
The current local time in Colchester, United Kingdom is 15:16:48.
Quick Facts
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Europe
- Population
- 130,245
- Coordinates
- 51.89° N, 0.90° E
- Time Zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- Pound (GBP)
- Languages
- English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
- Country Area
- 244,820 km²
Time Difference Between Colchester and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 5h behind | |
| Time in London | Same time | |
| Time in Tokyo | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 3h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 8h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 1h ahead |
Weather in Colchester
Current weather conditions in Colchester including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
16°C
Overcast
Humidity
48%
Wind
12.2 km/h
Visibility
36 km
16°
10°
14°
7°
17°
11°
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11°
22°
12°
Cities Near Colchester
- Time in Clacton-on-Sea21 km
- Time in Braintree24 km
- Time in Chelmsford34 km
- Time in Southend-on-Sea41 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Colchester
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Colchester and New York
- Time difference between Colchester and London
- Time difference between Colchester and Tokyo
- Time difference between Colchester and Sydney
- Time difference between Colchester and Dubai
- Time difference between Colchester and Singapore
- Time difference between Colchester and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Colchester and Paris
Map of Colchester
Map showing the location of Colchester at coordinates 51.88921, 0.90421.
About Colchester Time
Colchester is located in Europe, United Kingdomand follows the Europe/London time zone. The city has a population of approximately 130,245 people.
The current local time in Colchester is determined by the Europe/London time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Colchester, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Colchester
What time zone is Colchester in?
Colchester is in the Europe/London time zone (GMT+1) in United Kingdom.
What is the current UTC offset for Colchester?
Colchester is currently at UTC+1 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Colchester observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Colchester observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Colchester?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Colchester, United Kingdom, updated every second.