Geographic position of Preston
Preston is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 53.7628° N, 2.7045° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,985 km (3,719 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,034 km (2,507 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,004 km (9,944 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 178 km (111 mi) west
Preston 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 Preston
With a population of 313,332, Preston ranks as the 21st most populous city in United Kingdom, out of 860 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Preston
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL / EGGP) is a major international airport located about 49 km (30 mi) from Preston.
Current local time at the airport is 17:38:37.
Daylight saving time changes in Preston
Preston 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 Preston
Business hours in Preston (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 Preston
Compare time in Preston with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Preston in?
Preston 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 Preston at UTC+1.
What time is it in Preston right now?
The current local time in Preston is 17:38:37 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Preston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Preston 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 Preston?
Preston is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Preston?
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) is the nearest airport to Preston, located about 49 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:38:37.
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