Time Now in Accrington, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 53.75° N, 2.36° W
Elevation: 148 m above sea level
Population rank: #370 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: England
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: BST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: BST
Accrington is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (BST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Accrington, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Accrington
Daylight Hours in Accrington
Accrington gets 16h 28m of daylight today. Sunrise in Accrington is at 05:01 and sunset in Accrington is at 21:29.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 24m near the December solstice to 17h 05m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Accrington and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Accrington
What is the current local time in Accrington?
The live local time in Accrington is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Accrington currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Accrington in?
Accrington uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Accrington observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Accrington is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Accrington's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Accrington.
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Prayer Times in Accrington
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:15 | 05:00 | 13:15 | 17:37 | 21:30 | 23:00 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:15 | 05:01 | 13:15 | 17:36 | 21:29 | 22:59 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:15 | 05:03 | 13:15 | 17:36 | 21:28 | 22:58 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:15 | 05:04 | 13:15 | 17:36 | 21:26 | 22:56 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:15 | 05:06 | 13:15 | 17:35 | 21:25 | 22:55 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:15 | 05:07 | 13:15 | 17:35 | 21:24 | 22:54 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:15 | 05:09 | 13:15 | 17:34 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Accrington
Sunrise
in Accrington
↑
5:01 AM
Sunset
in Accrington
↓
9:29 PM
Day Length
16h 28m
Dawn
in Accrington
4:11 AM
Dusk
in Accrington
10:18 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Accrington
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:04
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:49
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Distances & Clock Changes in Accrington
How Far Is Accrington From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 291 km | SSE (148deg) |
| Paris | 635 km | SSE (147deg) |
| Moscow | 2,539 km | ENE (69deg) |
| New York | 5,354 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Dubai | 5,667 km | E (100deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,344 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,479 km | NW (310deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,422 km | NNE (30deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Accrington?
Accrington next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Accrington's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Accrington and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.8deg S, 177.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Accrington
What time is it in Accrington right now?
The current local time in Accrington is 07:55 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Accrington follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Accrington in?
Accrington uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Accrington?
Accrington is UTC+00:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Accrington local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Accrington on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Accrington is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Accrington today?
Today in Accrington: sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset is at 21:29, giving 16h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Accrington tonight?
The moon phase over Accrington tonight is Waxing Crescent with 11.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Accrington?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Accrington, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.