Current Date And Time In Blackburn, United Kingdom
Thursday, 13 August 2026
18:39:25 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 146,521
District: Blackburn with Darwen
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Blackburn, a city in England, United Kingdom in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Blackburn — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Blackburn | |
| District / County | Blackburn with Darwen | |
| State | England | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 146,521 | |
| Area | 24.50 km² (9.46 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in England | #58 of 4214 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Pound Sterling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | GBP | |
| Symbol | £ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +44 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .uk | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 121 | |
| In Feet | 397 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 53.75 | |
| Longitude | -2.48 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 53.75° N 2.483° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 53° 45' 0" N 2° 28' 60" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 53° 45' N 2° 29' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to England Capital | 296 km South-Southeast of London | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Laxey, Isle Of Man (137 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:43 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:46 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 2m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Blackburn is a city situated in England, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Blackburn with Darwen, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Blackburn as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in England
The latitude and longitude of Blackburn pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 121 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Blackburn on the map
Blackburn runs on UTC +00:00, shifting to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Blackburn run on Pound Sterling (GBP), shown with the symbol £. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Blackburn exchange rates
To ring a number in Blackburn from outside United Kingdom, dial +44 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Blackburn and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Blackburn ranks #58 of 4214 cities in England. It lies about 296 km South-Southeast of London, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the England market. › Cities near Blackburn
Blackburn has a recorded population of approximately 146,521 people. That places it #58 of 4214 cities with population data in England. Browse more cities in England for comparison.
Blackburn spans approximately 24.50 square kilometers (9.46 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Blackburn sits within Blackburn with Darwen, is part of England in United Kingdom. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Blackburn keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:43 AM and sets around 08:46 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Blackburn price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Blackburn currency page.
Blackburn is about 296 km South-Southeast of London, the capital of England. See cities near Blackburn for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Blackburn lands you closest to Laxey, Isle Of Man, about 137 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Blackburn sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
