Current local time in Atherton, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Atherton
Atherton, Wigan, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 20,149.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Wigan |
| Coordinates: | 53°31′N / 2°30′W |
| Population: | 20,149 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Atherton
| 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
Atherton 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 Atherton today
| Sunrise: | 07:52 |
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| Sunset: | 17:56 |
| Solar noon: | 12:54 |
| Day length: | 10h 04m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:16 – 18:32 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Atherton
- New York+5 hAtherton is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeAtherton is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hAtherton is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Atherton time
What time zone is Atherton in?
Atherton uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Atherton observe daylight saving time?
Atherton 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 Atherton and New York?
Right now Atherton 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 Atherton and Abuja?
Right now Atherton 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.