Current local time in Preston, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Preston
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 313,332.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Lancashire |
| Coordinates: | 53°46′N / 2°42′W |
| Population: | 313,332 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Preston
| 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
Preston 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 Preston today
| Sunrise: | 07:49 |
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| Sunset: | 18:01 |
| Solar noon: | 12:55 |
| Day length: | 10h 11m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:13 – 18:37 |
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 Preston
- New York+5 hPreston is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timePreston is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hPreston is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Preston time
What time zone is Preston in?
Preston uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Preston observe daylight saving time?
Preston 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 Preston and New York?
Right now Preston 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 Preston and Abuja?
Right now Preston 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.