Current local time in Lincoln, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Lincoln
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 114,879.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Lincolnshire |
| Coordinates: | 53°14′N / 0°32′W |
| Population: | 114,879 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Lincoln
| 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
Lincoln 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 Lincoln today
| Sunrise: | 07:39 |
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| Sunset: | 17:53 |
| Solar noon: | 12:46 |
| Day length: | 10h 13m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:04 – 18:28 |
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 Lincoln
- New York+5 hLincoln is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeLincoln is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hLincoln is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln time
What time zone is Lincoln in?
Lincoln uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Lincoln observe daylight saving time?
Lincoln 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 Lincoln and New York?
Right now Lincoln 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 Lincoln and Abuja?
Right now Lincoln 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.