Time Now in Wigan, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 53.54° N, 2.64° W
Elevation: 32 m above sea level
Population rank: #47 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
Wigan 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 Wigan, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Wigan
Daylight Hours in Wigan
Wigan gets 16h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in Wigan is at 04:58 and sunset in Wigan is at 21:33.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 27m near the December solstice to 17h 02m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Wigan and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Wigan right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Wigan
What is the current local time in Wigan?
The live local time in Wigan is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Wigan currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Wigan in?
Wigan uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Wigan observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Wigan is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Wigan's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Wigan.
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Prayer Times in Wigan
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 01:16 | 04:57 | 13:16 | 17:39 | 21:34 | 23:04 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 01:16 | 04:58 | 13:16 | 17:39 | 21:33 | 23:03 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 01:16 | 05:00 | 13:16 | 17:38 | 21:32 | 23:02 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 01:16 | 05:01 | 13:16 | 17:38 | 21:31 | 23:01 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 01:16 | 05:02 | 13:16 | 17:38 | 21:30 | 23:00 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:16 | 05:04 | 13:16 | 17:37 | 21:29 | 22:59 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:16 | 05:05 | 13:16 | 17:37 | 21:28 | 22:58 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Wigan
Sunrise
in Wigan
↑
4:58 AM
Sunset
in Wigan
↓
9:33 PM
Day Length
16h 35m
Dawn
in Wigan
4:07 AM
Dusk
in Wigan
10:24 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Wigan
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:24
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:29
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Distances & Clock Changes in Wigan
How Far Is Wigan From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 283 km | SE (142deg) |
| Paris | 626 km | SE (144deg) |
| Moscow | 2,565 km | ENE (68deg) |
| New York | 5,343 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Dubai | 5,681 km | E (100deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,363 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,479 km | NW (310deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,452 km | NNE (30deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Wigan?
Wigan next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Wigan's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Wigan and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.5deg S, 177.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wigan
What time is it in Wigan right now?
The current local time in Wigan is 11:20 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Wigan follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Wigan in?
Wigan 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 Wigan?
Is Wigan on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Wigan is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wigan today?
Today in Wigan: sunrise is at 04:58 and sunset is at 21:33, giving 16h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Wigan tonight?
The moon phase over Wigan tonight is Waning Crescent with 1.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Wigan?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Wigan, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.