Current Time in Preston, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

4:24:27 AM

04:24:27

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

Preston is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Preston

Sunrise7:02 AMSolar noon11:44 AMSunset4:25 PM
Next clock changeMar 28, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 145 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
United Kingdom
Administrative area
England
District
East Riding of Yorkshire
Place type
City or town
Country currency
British Pound (GBP)

Practical

Country languages
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code
+44
Elevation
Approximately 9 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
53° 45' N / 0° 11' W
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Clock changes in Preston

Next clock change

Upcoming

1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM BST1:00 AM GMT

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 23 min3 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Third QuarterMoon illumination43%
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Monday, November 2, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 23 min3 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(21.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Third Quarter (43% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 23 min3 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 19 min3 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 15 min3 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 11 min3 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 08 min3 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 04 min3 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 00 min3 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Preston

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Plan around Preston

Upcoming public holidays in England

  1. Christmas Day
  2. Boxing Day
  3. Boxing Day (substitute day)

Nearby places

Kingston upon HullCity of Kingston upon Hull9 kmWBeverleyEast Riding of Yorkshire18 kmNWGrimsbyNorth East Lincolnshire23 kmSCleethorpesNorth East Lincolnshire24 kmSEBroughEast Riding of Yorkshire25 kmWScunthorpeNorth Lincolnshire36 kmSWBridlingtonEast Riding of Yorkshire36 kmNGooleEast Riding of Yorkshire45 kmWLouthLincolnshire45 kmSThorneDoncaster53 kmWGainsboroughLincolnshire56 kmSWSelbyNorth Yorkshire57 kmW
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Preston in?
Preston uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.
When is the next clock change in Preston?
Clocks in Preston move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)
Does Preston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Preston observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Preston?
Preston is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer