Current Local Time in Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom (GMT)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Manchester follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/LondonData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Manchester
☀️Climate
Oceanic with mild temperatures (4-20°C). Frequent rain. Famous for grey skies.
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📍About Manchester Time Zone
Manchester is located in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). As a significant city in United Kingdom, Manchester serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Manchester is 5 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Manchester, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 9 AM to 6 PM. Northern Quarter has independent hours. Match days transform the city. local time. Manchester observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Manchester has a population of approximately 550K (2.8M in the metro area). The local currency is the British Pound (£). To call Manchester from abroad, use the country code +44 161. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Manchester time is 5 hours ahead of New York, and same time as London. This makes Manchester conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Manchester Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/London (UTC+0)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United Kingdom (GB)
- • Coordinates: 53.48°, -2.24°
- • Calling Code: +44 161