Current local time in Leigh, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Leigh
Leigh, Wigan, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 43,626.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Wigan |
| Coordinates: | 53°30′N / 2°31′W |
| Population: | 43,626 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Leigh
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Leigh is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Leigh today
| Sunrise: | 07:50 |
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| Sunset: | 17:58 |
| Solar noon: | 12:54 |
| Day length: | 10h 08m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:14 – 18:34 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Leigh
- New York+5 hLeigh is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeLeigh is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hLeigh is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Leigh time
What time zone is Leigh in?
Leigh uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Leigh observe daylight saving time?
Leigh is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Leigh and New York?
Right now Leigh is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Leigh and Abuja?
Right now Leigh and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.