Time Now in Leeds, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 53.8° N, 1.55° W
Elevation: 50 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 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 05m 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
Leeds 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 Leeds, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Leeds
Daylight Hours in Leeds
Leeds gets 16h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Leeds is at 04:42 and sunset in Leeds is at 21:38.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 24m near the December solstice to 17h 05m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Leeds and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Leeds right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Leeds
What is the current local time in Leeds?
The live local time in Leeds is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Leeds currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Leeds in?
Leeds uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Leeds observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Leeds is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Leeds's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Leeds.
Weather in Leeds
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Prayer Times in Leeds
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Jul ● | 01:10 | 04:42 | 13:10 | 17:36 | 21:39 | 23:09 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 01:10 | 04:42 | 13:10 | 17:36 | 21:38 | 23:08 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 01:10 | 04:43 | 13:10 | 17:36 | 21:37 | 23:07 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 01:11 | 04:44 | 13:11 | 17:36 | 21:37 | 23:07 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 01:11 | 04:45 | 13:11 | 17:36 | 21:36 | 23:06 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 01:11 | 04:47 | 13:11 | 17:36 | 21:35 | 23:05 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 01:11 | 04:48 | 13:11 | 17:36 | 21:34 | 23:04 |
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14-day Forecast for Leeds
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Leeds
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Leeds. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Leeds
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Distances & Clock Changes in Leeds
How Far Is Leeds From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 272 km | SSE (159deg) |
| Paris | 613 km | SSE (152deg) |
| Moscow | 2,488 km | ENE (69deg) |
| New York | 5,404 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Dubai | 5,615 km | E (101deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,291 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,516 km | NW (310deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,390 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Leeds?
Leeds next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Leeds's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Leeds and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.8deg S, 178.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leeds
What time is it in Leeds right now?
The current local time in Leeds is 22:50 on Saturday, July 04, 2026. Leeds follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Leeds in?
Leeds 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 Leeds?
Is Leeds on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Leeds is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Leeds today?
Today in Leeds: sunrise is at 04:42 and sunset is at 21:38, giving 16h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Leeds tonight?
The moon phase over Leeds tonight is Waning Gibbous with 78.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Leeds?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Leeds, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.