Geographic position of Nottingham
Nottingham is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.9536° N, 1.1505° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,895 km (3,663 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,124 km (2,563 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,914 km (9,888 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 77 km (48 mi) west
Nottingham lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Nottingham
With a population of 323,632, Nottingham ranks as the 17th most populous city in United Kingdom, out of 860 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Nottingham
East Midlands Airport (EMA / EGNX) is a major international airport located about 18 km (11 mi) from Nottingham.
Current local time at the airport is 17:38:37.
Daylight saving time changes in Nottingham
Nottingham uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/London. The current local offset is UTC+1 / BST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+0 / GMT to UTC+1 / BST.
- The clock was moved forward from 01:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+1 / BST to UTC+0 / GMT.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Nottingham
Business hours in Nottingham (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Nottingham
Compare time in Nottingham with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Nottingham in?
Nottingham follows the Europe/London time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Nottingham at UTC+1.
What time is it in Nottingham right now?
The current local time in Nottingham is 17:38:37 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Nottingham observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Nottingham is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Nottingham?
Nottingham is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Nottingham?
East Midlands Airport (EMA) is the nearest airport to Nottingham, located about 18 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:38:37.
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