Current Time in Leicester
England, United Kingdom
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Leicester, England, United Kingdom — updated live every second. Leicester observes the British Summer Time timezone (GMT+1, UTC+1, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Leicester now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Leicester time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Leicester
What Time Is It in Leicester Right Now?
The current local time in Leicester, England, United Kingdom is 09:26:02 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Leicester observes the British Summer Time timezone (GMT+1, UTC+1). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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09:26:02 PM
GMT+1 · UTC+1
Leicester Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Leicester timezone details
- Timezone
- British Summer Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+1
- IANA Identifier
- Europe/London
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Region / State
- England
Leicester is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard GMT+1 time in the autumn.
How to Compare Leicester Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Leicester (GMT+1, UTC+1) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Leicester Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- GMT+1
- Full Name
- British Summer Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+1
- IANA Zone
- Europe/London
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- England
Daylight Saving Time: Leicester is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Leicester is located in United Kingdom (England) and observes the Europe/London time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC+1. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC+0 standard).
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