Current local time in Gainsborough, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Gainsborough
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 20,842.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Lincolnshire |
| Coordinates: | 53°23′N / 0°46′W |
| Population: | 20,842 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Gainsborough
| 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
Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough today
| Sunrise: | 07:43 |
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| Sunset: | 17:51 |
| Solar noon: | 12:47 |
| Day length: | 10h 08m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:07 – 18:27 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Gainsborough
- New York+5 hGainsborough is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeGainsborough is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hGainsborough is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Gainsborough time
What time zone is Gainsborough in?
Gainsborough uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Gainsborough observe daylight saving time?
Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough and New York?
Right now Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough and Abuja?
Right now Gainsborough 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.