Current local time in Blackburn, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Blackburn
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 146,521.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Coordinates: | 53°45′N / 2°29′W |
| Population: | 146,521 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Blackburn
| 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
Blackburn 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 Blackburn today
| Sunrise: | 07:48 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 12:54 |
| Day length: | 10h 11m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:12 – 18:36 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Blackburn
- New York+5 hBlackburn is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBlackburn is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hBlackburn is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Blackburn time
What time zone is Blackburn in?
Blackburn uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Blackburn observe daylight saving time?
Blackburn 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 Blackburn and New York?
Right now Blackburn 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 Blackburn and Abuja?
Right now Blackburn 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.