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Current local time in Leeds, United Kingdom

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BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time

About Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 455,123.

Country:United Kingdom
Coordinates:53°48′N / 1°33′W
Population:455,123
Currency:British pound (GBP)
Languages:English
Country calling code:+44

Time zone in Leeds

IANA time zone:Europe/London
Time zone name:British Summer Time (BST)
Current UTC offset:UTC+01:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

Leeds 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
Local time jumps:from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes)
New offset:UTC+00:00 (GMT)

Sunrise and sunset in Leeds today

Sunrise:07:45
Sunset:17:56
Solar noon:12:50
Day length:10h 11m
Civil twilight:07:09 – 18:32

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 Leeds

  • New York+5 hLeeds is 5 hours ahead of New York
  • AbujaSame timeLeeds is on the same time
  • Tokyo−8 hLeeds is 8 hours behind Tokyo

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Frequently asked questions about Leeds time

What time zone is Leeds in?
Leeds uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Leeds observe daylight saving time?
Leeds 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 Leeds and New York?
Right now Leeds 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 Leeds and Abuja?
Right now Leeds 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.