Preston, United Kingdom
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+1 (GMT+1)
The current local time in Preston, United Kingdom is 14:37:32.
Quick Facts
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Europe
- Population
- 313,332
- Coordinates
- 53.76° N, 2.70° W
- Time Zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- Pound (GBP)
- Languages
- English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
- Country Area
- 244,820 km²
Time Difference Between Preston and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 5h behind | |
| Time in London | Same time | |
| Time in Tokyo | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 3h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 8h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 1h ahead |
Weather in Preston
Current weather conditions in Preston including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
9°C
Drizzle
Humidity
89%
Wind
10.1 km/h
Visibility
26 km
13°
9°
15°
8°
16°
10°
15°
11°
19°
12°
Cities Near Preston
- Time in Blackburn15 km
- Time in Fylde16 km
- Time in Blackpool23 km
- Time in Southport24 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Preston
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Preston and New York
- Time difference between Preston and London
- Time difference between Preston and Tokyo
- Time difference between Preston and Sydney
- Time difference between Preston and Dubai
- Time difference between Preston and Singapore
- Time difference between Preston and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Preston and Paris
Map of Preston
Map showing the location of Preston at coordinates 53.76282, -2.70452.
About Preston Time
Preston is located in Europe, United Kingdomand follows the Europe/London time zone. The city has a population of approximately 313,332 people.
The current local time in Preston is determined by the Europe/London time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Preston, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Preston
What time zone is Preston in?
Preston is in the Europe/London time zone (GMT+1) in United Kingdom.
What is the current UTC offset for Preston?
Preston is currently at UTC+1 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Preston observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Preston observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Preston?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Preston, United Kingdom, updated every second.