Current Date And Time In Leigh, United Kingdom
Thursday, 13 August 2026
20:29:11 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 43,626
District: Borough of Wigan
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Leigh, 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 Leigh — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Leigh | |
| District / County | Borough of Wigan | |
| State | England | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 43,626 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in England | #256 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 | 32 | |
| In Feet | 105 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 53.5 | |
| Longitude | -2.52 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 53.496° N 2.52° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 53° 29' 47" N 2° 31' 11" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 53° 29.79' N 2° 31.18' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to England Capital | 274 km Southeast of London | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Onchan, Isle Of Man (148 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:44 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:45 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 0m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | WN7 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Leigh is a city situated in England, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Borough of Wigan, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Leigh as a Populated Place. 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 Leigh pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 32 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Leigh on the map
Leigh 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 Leigh 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. › Leigh exchange rates
To ring a number in Leigh 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 Leigh and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Leigh ranks #256 of 4214 cities in England. It lies about 274 km 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 Leigh
Leigh has a recorded population of approximately 43,626 people. That places it #256 of 4214 cities with population data in England. Browse more cities in England for comparison.
Leigh sits within Borough of Wigan, is part of England in United Kingdom. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Leigh keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:44 AM and sets around 08:45 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Leigh price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Leigh currency page.
Leigh is about 274 km Southeast of London, the capital of England. See cities near Leigh for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Leigh lands you closest to Onchan, Isle Of Man, about 148 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Leigh sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
