Current local time in Accrington, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Accrington
Accrington, Lancashire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 35,318.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Lancashire |
| Coordinates: | 53°45′N / 2°22′W |
| Population: | 35,318 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Accrington
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Accrington is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Accrington today
| Sunrise: | 07:54 |
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| Sunset: | 17:53 |
| Solar noon: | 12:53 |
| Day length: | 9h 59m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:17 – 18:29 |
Calculated for 2026-10-24 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Accrington
- New York+5 hAccrington is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeAccrington is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hAccrington is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Accrington time
What time zone is Accrington in?
Accrington uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Accrington observe daylight saving time?
Accrington is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Accrington and New York?
Right now Accrington is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Accrington and Abuja?
Right now Accrington and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.