Current local time in Runcorn, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Runcorn
Runcorn, Halton, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 62,872.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Halton |
| Coordinates: | 53°21′N / 2°44′W |
| Population: | 62,872 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Runcorn
| 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
Runcorn 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 Runcorn today
| Sunrise: | 07:50 |
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| Sunset: | 17:59 |
| Solar noon: | 12:55 |
| Day length: | 10h 09m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:15 – 18:35 |
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 Runcorn
- New York+5 hRuncorn is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeRuncorn is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hRuncorn is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Runcorn time
What time zone is Runcorn in?
Runcorn uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Runcorn observe daylight saving time?
Runcorn 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 Runcorn and New York?
Right now Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Abuja?
Right now Runcorn 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.