Local Time in Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Outside business hoursDaylight Saving Time activeDST ends Oct 25
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- IANA Zone
- Europe/London
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Continent
- Europe
Latest news in Portsmouth
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Local Vibe
Portsmouth is a port city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England. Most of Portsmouth is located on Portsea Island, off the south coast of England in the Solent, making Portsmouth the only city in England not located primarily on the mainland. The city is located 22 miles (35 km) south-east of Southampton, 50 miles (80 km) west of Brighton and Hove and 74 miles (119 km) south-west of London. With a population last recorded at 208,100, it is the most densely populated city in the United Kingdom. Portsmouth forms part of the South Hampshire urban area with Gosport, Fareham, Havant, Eastleigh and Southampton.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Portsmouth right now?
- The current time in Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 03:46:53 PM (BST), which is UTC+1.
- What time zone is Portsmouth in?
- Portsmouth uses the Europe/London time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated BST, UTC+1.
- Does Portsmouth observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Portsmouth observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on October 25, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Portsmouth?
- Portsmouth is currently UTC+1 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).