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Current local time in Wigan, United Kingdom

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BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time

About Wigan

Wigan, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 175,405.

Country:United Kingdom
Coordinates:53°33′N / 2°38′W
Population:175,405
Currency:British pound (GBP)
Languages:English
Country calling code:+44

Time zone in Wigan

IANA time zone:Europe/London
Time zone name:British Summer Time (BST)
Current UTC offset:UTC+01:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

Wigan 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
Local time jumps:from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes)
New offset:UTC+00:00 (GMT)

Sunrise and sunset in Wigan today

Sunrise:07:49
Sunset:18:01
Solar noon:12:55
Day length:10h 12m
Civil twilight:07:13 – 18:36

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 Wigan

  • New York+5 hWigan is 5 hours ahead of New York
  • AbujaSame timeWigan is on the same time
  • Tokyo−8 hWigan is 8 hours behind Tokyo

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Frequently asked questions about Wigan time

What time zone is Wigan in?
Wigan uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Wigan observe daylight saving time?
Wigan 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 Wigan and New York?
Right now Wigan 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 Wigan and Abuja?
Right now Wigan 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.