Current time in Manchester
United Kingdom
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Time zone
Europe/London
UTC offset
GMT+1
Abbreviation
BST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
53.48, -2.24
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Manchester
Manchester uses Europe/London. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 (BST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Manchester
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +5h |
| London · United Kingdom | Same time |
| Los Angeles · United States | +8h |
| Paris · France | −1h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −3h |
| Mumbai · India | −4h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −8h |
| Sydney · Australia | −9h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Manchester
The longest day brings about 17h 03m of daylight, the shortest about 7h 28m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Manchester in?
- Manchester is in the Europe/London time zone, currently UTC+1 (BST).
- Does Manchester observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Manchester move between UTC+0 and UTC+1 (BST).
- What is the time difference between Manchester and New York?
- Manchester is 5h ahead of New York.