Current Local Time in Chester
Chester, United Kingdom (GMT)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Chester follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/LondonData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Chester
☀️Climate
Oceanic with cool summers (16-20°C) and mild winters (3-8°C). Welsh border.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Chester Time Zone
Chester is located in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). As a major metropolitan city in United Kingdom, Chester serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Chester is 5 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Chester, consider that standard business hours are typically Chester Rows 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Chester Zoo 10 AM to 5 PM. local time. Chester observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Chester has a population of approximately 0.08M (0.13M in the metro area). The local currency is the British Pound (£). To call Chester from abroad, use the country code +44 1244. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Chester time is 5 hours ahead of New York, and same time as London. This makes Chester conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Chester Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/London (UTC+0)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United Kingdom (GB)
- • Coordinates: 53.19°, -2.89°
- • Calling Code: +44 1244