Current local time in Widnes, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Widnes
Widnes, Halton, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 61,464.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Halton |
| Coordinates: | 53°22′N / 2°44′W |
| Population: | 61,464 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Widnes
| 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
Widnes 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 Widnes today
| Sunrise: | 07:49 |
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| Sunset: | 18:02 |
| Solar noon: | 12:55 |
| Day length: | 10h 13m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:13 – 18:37 |
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 Widnes
- New York+5 hWidnes is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeWidnes is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hWidnes is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Widnes time
What time zone is Widnes in?
Widnes uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Widnes observe daylight saving time?
Widnes 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 Widnes and New York?
Right now Widnes 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 Widnes and Abuja?
Right now Widnes 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.