United Kingdom
Time now in Preston
Sunday, 23 August 2026
Sunrise 05:58Sunset 08:09Time zone UTC +1
Time zone
Europe/London
UTC offset
UTC +1
Daylight saving
In effect now
Population
—
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
08:09
Day length
14h 12m
Coordinates
51.92, -0.29
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About the time in Preston
Preston follows the civil time used across its region of United Kingdom; there is no separate local reckoning inside the city.
Preston sits at latitude 51.92, in the temperate-north band, so day length here swings sharply between midwinter and midsummer — today's 14h 12m is one point on that curve, not a fixed value.
The zone identifier Europe/London is the value you want in code, calendars and travel systems. Abbreviations change with the season, but Europe/London keeps pointing at London time whatever the date, which is why every timestamp on this page is built from it.
Frequently asked questions about time in Preston
- Does Preston change its clocks for daylight saving?
- Yes, and it is in effect now. Clocks change again on 25 October 2026.
- When do the sun rise and set in Preston today?
- Sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 08:09, giving 14h 12m of daylight.
- Which time zone is Preston in?
- Preston uses Europe/London, currently UTC +1.
- What time is it in Preston right now?
- The live clock above shows the current time in Preston, updating every second from Europe/London (UTC +1).
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