Current Time in Blackpool, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long:
53.82° N,
3.05° W
Population: 145,007
Country:
🇬🇧
United Kingdom
IANA Timezone:
Europe/London
UTC Offset:
+00:00
Timezone:
GMT
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: BST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom:
GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom:
BST
Time in Blackpool — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Blackpool's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Blackpool right now?
The current local time in Blackpool, United Kingdom is 13:08 (Monday, July 20, 2026). Blackpool observes the Europe/London time zone, which is UTC+1 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Blackpool use?
Blackpool uses Europe/London, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Blackpool.
Does Blackpool observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Blackpool currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA Europe/London time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Blackpool?
Right now Blackpool is at UTC+1. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Blackpool observes DST.
When does the day change in Blackpool?
Midnight in Blackpool occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/London zone. Since Blackpool is at UTC+1, the date here is ahead of UTC by 1 hours.