Time Now in Leicester, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 52.64° N, 1.13° W
Elevation: 65 m above sea level
Population rank: #11 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
Leicester 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 Leicester, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Leicester
Daylight Hours in Leicester
Leicester gets 16h 14m of daylight today. Sunrise in Leicester is at 05:03 and sunset in Leicester is at 21:17.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 37m near the December solstice to 16h 51m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Leicester and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Leicester right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Leicester
What is the current local time in Leicester?
The live local time in Leicester is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Leicester currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Leicester in?
Leicester uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Leicester observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Leicester is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Leicester's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Leicester.
Weather in Leicester
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Prayer Times in Leicester
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 01:10 | 05:02 | 13:10 | 17:30 | 21:18 | 22:48 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:10 | 05:04 | 13:10 | 17:29 | 21:17 | 22:47 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:10 | 05:05 | 13:10 | 17:29 | 21:16 | 22:46 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:10 | 05:06 | 13:10 | 17:28 | 21:15 | 22:45 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:10 | 05:08 | 13:10 | 17:28 | 21:13 | 22:43 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:11 | 05:09 | 13:11 | 17:27 | 21:12 | 22:42 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 01:11 | 05:11 | 13:11 | 17:27 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Leicester
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14-day Forecast for Leicester
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Leicester
Sunrise
in Leicester
↑
5:03 AM
Sunset
in Leicester
↓
9:17 PM
Day Length
16h 14m
Dawn
in Leicester
4:16 AM
Dusk
in Leicester
10:04 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Leicester
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
21.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:45
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:54
View the detailed moon calendar for Leicester with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Leicester
How Far Is Leicester From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 143 km | SSE (151deg) |
| Paris | 487 km | SSE (148deg) |
| Moscow | 2,510 km | ENE (67deg) |
| New York | 5,467 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Dubai | 5,564 km | E (100deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,262 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,621 km | NW (311deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,487 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Leicester?
Leicester next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Leicester's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Leicester and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.6deg S, 178.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leicester
What time is it in Leicester right now?
The current local time in Leicester is 14:02 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Leicester follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Leicester in?
Leicester 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 Leicester?
Is Leicester on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Leicester is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Leicester today?
Today in Leicester: sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset is at 21:17, giving 16h 14m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Leicester tonight?
The moon phase over Leicester tonight is Waxing Crescent with 21.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Leicester?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Leicester, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.