Geographic position of Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.5378° N, 0.7143° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,737 km (3,565 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,282 km (2,661 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,756 km (9,790 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 49 km (30 mi) east
Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea
With a population of 295,310, Southend-on-Sea ranks as the 24th most populous city in United Kingdom, out of 860 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Southend-on-Sea
London Southend Airport (SEN / EGMC) is a regional airport serving Southend-on-Sea directly.
Current local time at the airport is 17:40:37.
Daylight saving time changes in Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea
Business hours in Southend-on-Sea (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 Southend-on-Sea
Compare time in Southend-on-Sea with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Southend-on-Sea in?
Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea at UTC+1.
What time is it in Southend-on-Sea right now?
The current local time in Southend-on-Sea is 17:40:37 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Southend-on-Sea observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Southend-on-Sea?
London Southend Airport (SEN) is the airport serving Southend-on-Sea. The current local time at the airport is 17:40:37.
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