Current local time in NelsonEngland, United Kingdom
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Europe/LondonUTC+0 / UTC+1
Nelson keeps Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.
Daylight saving time in Nelson
Nelson changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+0
- Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+1
Cities on the same time as Nelson
These places show the same clock as Nelson every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In United Kingdom
London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Edinburgh, Liverpool
- In other countries
Dublin (Ireland), Lisbon (Portugal), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain), Saint Helier (Jersey), Douglas (Isle of Man), Saint Peter Port (Guernsey), Tórshavn (Faroe Islands)
Nelson time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- Europe/London
- UTC offset
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+0
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Coordinates
- 53.83°, -2.20°
- Population
- 29,317
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Nelson today
Computed from Nelson's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Nelson time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Nelson is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 5h ahead |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 3h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 7h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 8h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 10h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
Nelson time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Nelson right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Nelson, updated every second from your device's clock. Nelson keeps Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer.
- What time zone is Nelson in?
- Nelson is in the IANA time zone Europe/London: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer.
- Does Nelson observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+0; Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+1.
- Which cities share Nelson's time?
- London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds keep the same clock as Nelson all year.
Planning something with Nelson?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Nelson and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Nelson into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Nelson offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Europe/London time zone set correctly.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Manchester, Bradford, Preston, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nottingham, Birmingham