Current Time in Doncaster
About Doncaster
Doncaster is located in United Kingdom, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 113,566. It runs on Europe/London time, currently UTC+1:00 relative to UTC. Doncaster observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- Population113,566
- Latitude53.5229°
- Longitude-1.1312°
- Time zoneEurope/London
- Current UTC offsetUTC+1:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Doncaster Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Doncaster's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Doncaster
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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United Kingdom National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Mon, May 4 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Mon, May 25 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Mon, Aug 31 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Mon, Dec 28 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Mon, May 3 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Mon, May 31 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Mon, Aug 30 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 27 |
| Boxing Day | Tue, Dec 28 |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Dec 31 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 17 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Mon, May 1 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Mon, May 29 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Mon, Aug 28 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Tue, Dec 26 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 2 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Mon, May 7 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Mon, May 28 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Mon, Aug 27 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Wed, Dec 26 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 22 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Mon, May 6 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Mon, May 27 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Mon, Aug 26 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Thu, Dec 26 |
Daylight Saving Time
Doncaster observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to BST), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to GMT).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Doncaster
What time zone is Doncaster in?
Doncaster, United Kingdom uses the Europe/London time zone. It is currently on BST (UTC+1:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Doncaster observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Doncaster observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to GMT.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Doncaster today?
The sun rises at 7:24 AM and sets at 6:18 PM in Doncaster today, giving 10h 53m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Doncaster and New York City?
New York City is 5 hours behind Doncaster right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Doncaster?
Doncaster is currently UTC+1:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.