Time Now in Preston, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 53.76° N, 2.7° W
Elevation: 34 m above sea level
Population rank: #21 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
Preston 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 Preston, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Preston
Daylight Hours in Preston
Preston gets 16h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Preston is at 04:47 and sunset in Preston is at 21:42.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 24m near the December solstice to 17h 05m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Preston and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Preston
What is the current local time in Preston?
The live local time in Preston is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Preston currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Preston in?
Preston uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Preston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Preston is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Preston's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Preston.
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Prayer Times in Preston
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Jul ● | 01:15 | 04:46 | 13:15 | 17:41 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 01:15 | 04:47 | 13:15 | 17:41 | 21:42 | 23:12 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 01:15 | 04:48 | 13:15 | 17:41 | 21:42 | 23:12 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 01:15 | 04:49 | 13:15 | 17:41 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 01:15 | 04:50 | 13:15 | 17:40 | 21:40 | 23:10 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 01:15 | 04:51 | 13:16 | 17:40 | 21:40 | 23:10 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 01:16 | 04:52 | 13:16 | 17:40 | 21:39 | 23:09 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Preston
Sunrise
in Preston
↑
4:47 AM
Sunset
in Preston
↓
9:42 PM
Day Length
16h 55m
Dawn
in Preston
3:53 AM
Dusk
in Preston
10:35 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Preston
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
83.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 09:28
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Distances & Clock Changes in Preston
How Far Is Preston From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 305 km | SE (144deg) |
| Paris | 648 km | SE (145deg) |
| Moscow | 2,560 km | ENE (69deg) |
| New York | 5,332 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Dubai | 5,689 km | E (100deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,367 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,461 km | NW (310deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,432 km | NNE (30deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Preston?
Preston next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Preston's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Preston and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.8deg S, 177.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Preston
What time is it in Preston right now?
The current local time in Preston is 08:09 on Saturday, July 04, 2026. Preston follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Preston in?
Preston 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 Preston?
Is Preston on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Preston is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Preston today?
Today in Preston: sunrise is at 04:47 and sunset is at 21:42, giving 16h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Preston tonight?
The moon phase over Preston tonight is Waning Gibbous with 83.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Preston?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Preston, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.