Current local time in Lancaster, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Lancaster
Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 47,162.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Lancashire |
| Coordinates: | 54°03′N / 2°48′W |
| Population: | 47,162 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Lancaster
| 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
Lancaster 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 Lancaster today
| Sunrise: | 07:52 |
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| Sunset: | 17:58 |
| Solar noon: | 12:55 |
| Day length: | 10h 06m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:16 – 18:34 |
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 Lancaster
- New York+5 hLancaster is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeLancaster is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hLancaster is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster time
What time zone is Lancaster in?
Lancaster uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Lancaster observe daylight saving time?
Lancaster 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 Lancaster and New York?
Right now Lancaster 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 Lancaster and Abuja?
Right now Lancaster 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.