Current Date And Time In Preston, United Kingdom
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:57:25 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 313,332
District: Lancashire
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Preston, 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 Preston — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Preston | |
| District / County | Lancashire | |
| State | England | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 313,332 | |
| Area | 142.22 km² (54.91 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in England | #17 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 | 34 | |
| In Feet | 112 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 53.76 | |
| Longitude | -2.7 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 53.763° N 2.705° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 53° 45' 46" N 2° 42' 16" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 53° 45.77' N 2° 42.27' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to England Capital | 305 km Southeast of London | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Laxey, Isle Of Man (123 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:42 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:49 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 6m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | PR1-PR2 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Preston is a city situated in England, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Lancashire, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Preston 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 Preston pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 34 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Preston on the map
Preston 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 Preston 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. › Preston exchange rates
To ring a number in Preston 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 Preston and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Preston ranks #17 of 4214 cities in England. It lies about 305 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 Preston
Preston has a recorded population of approximately 313,332 people. That places it #17 of 4214 cities with population data in England. Browse more cities in England for comparison.
Preston spans approximately 142.22 square kilometers (54.91 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Preston sits within Lancashire, is part of England in United Kingdom. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Preston keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:42 AM and sets around 08:49 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Preston price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Preston currency page.
Preston is about 305 km Southeast of London, the capital of England. See cities near Preston for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Preston lands you closest to Laxey, Isle Of Man, about 123 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Preston sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
