Current local time in Manchester, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 395,515.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 53°25′N / 2°15′W |
| Population: | 395,515 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Manchester
| 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
Manchester 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 Manchester today
| Sunrise: | 07:47 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 12:53 |
| Day length: | 10h 12m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:11 – 18:35 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Manchester
- New York+5 hManchester is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeManchester is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hManchester is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Manchester time
What time zone is Manchester in?
Manchester uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Manchester observe daylight saving time?
Manchester 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 Manchester and New York?
Right now Manchester 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 Manchester and Abuja?
Right now Manchester 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.