Current local time in Hinckley, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Hinckley
Hinckley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 45,249.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Leicestershire |
| Coordinates: | 52°32′N / 1°23′W |
| Population: | 45,249 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Hinckley
| 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
Hinckley 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 Hinckley today
| Sunrise: | 07:45 |
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| Sunset: | 17:54 |
| Solar noon: | 12:49 |
| Day length: | 10h 08m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:10 – 18:29 |
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 Hinckley
- New York+5 hHinckley is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeHinckley is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hHinckley is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Hinckley time
What time zone is Hinckley in?
Hinckley uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Hinckley observe daylight saving time?
Hinckley 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 Hinckley and New York?
Right now Hinckley 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 Hinckley and Abuja?
Right now Hinckley 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.