Current Local Time in Manchester, United Kingdom

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UTC Europe/London
Map showing the location of Manchester

Manchester is a city in England, United Kingdom. It keeps time in the Europe/London time zone, whose standard offset is UTC. Manchester observes daylight saving time, so its clocks move forward by an hour in local summer and its UTC offset shifts accordingly. This page shows the current local time in Manchester as a live clock, along with the city's UTC offset, daylight saving status, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind it is compared with your own location.

Manchester facts

Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Coordinates
53.4808° N, 2.2426° W
Elevation
38 m (125 ft)
Population
~553,000
Currency
Pound sterling (GBP)
Languages
English
Calling code
+44

Time zone

Zone name
Europe/London
Standard offset
UTC
Current offset
Daylight saving
Observed (UTC standard, UTC+1 in summer)
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Manchester in?

Manchester uses the Europe/London time zone. Its standard offset is UTC, and it switches to UTC+1 during daylight saving time.

Does Manchester observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Manchester moves its clocks forward by one hour in local summer and back again in winter, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

What country is Manchester in?

Manchester is located in United Kingdom (England). The local currency is the Pound sterling (GBP) and the international calling code is +44.