Current Time in Preston, United Kingdom
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
BSTUTC+1
Preston time zone
Time Zone
British Summer Time (BST)
IANA: Europe/London
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (BST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
53.76° N, 2.70° W
Sunrise
6:51 AM
Sunset
7:17 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Preston to New York | -5 hours | |
| Preston to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Preston to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Preston to Tokyo | +8 hours | |
| Preston to Sydney | +9 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Preston. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Preston
What time zone is Preston in?
Preston is on UK time (IANA time zone Europe/London). It uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) as standard time and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) during daylight saving time.
Does Preston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 1:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Preston and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind Preston. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Preston?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 7:17 PM local time, giving 12 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United Kingdom on the same time as Preston?
Yes. The United Kingdom uses a single time zone, so Preston has the same local time as the rest of the country.