Geographic position of Leicester
Leicester is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.6386° N, 1.1317° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,860 km (3,641 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,159 km (2,584 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,879 km (9,867 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 76 km (47 mi) west
Leicester lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Leicester
With a population of 368,600, Leicester ranks as the 11th most populous city in United Kingdom, out of 860 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Leicester
East Midlands Airport (EMA / EGNX) is a major international airport located about 25 km (16 mi) from Leicester.
Current local time at the airport is 17:39:05.
Daylight saving time changes in Leicester
Leicester uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/London. The current local offset is UTC+1 / BST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+0 / GMT to UTC+1 / BST.
- The clock was moved forward from 01:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+1 / BST to UTC+0 / GMT.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Leicester
Business hours in Leicester (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Leicester
Compare time in Leicester with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Leicester in?
Leicester follows the Europe/London time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Leicester at UTC+1.
What time is it in Leicester right now?
The current local time in Leicester is 17:39:05 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Leicester observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Leicester is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Leicester?
Leicester is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Leicester?
East Midlands Airport (EMA) is the nearest airport to Leicester, located about 25 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:39:05.
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