Current local time in Nelson, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Nelson
Nelson, Lancashire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 29,317.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Lancashire |
| Coordinates: | 53°50′N / 2°12′W |
| Population: | 29,317 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Nelson
| 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
Nelson 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 Nelson today
| Sunrise: | 07:49 |
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| Sunset: | 17:56 |
| Solar noon: | 12:53 |
| Day length: | 10h 06m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:13 – 18:32 |
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 Nelson
- New York+5 hNelson is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeNelson is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hNelson is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Nelson time
What time zone is Nelson in?
Nelson uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Nelson observe daylight saving time?
Nelson 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 Nelson and New York?
Right now Nelson 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 Nelson and Abuja?
Right now Nelson 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.