Time Manchester - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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What time is it in Manchester?
The current time in Manchester is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Manchester is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Manchester is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Manchester is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Manchester.
Time zone and clock changes in Manchester
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Manchester
Today, October 5, 2026, the sun rises in Manchester at 07:01 and sets at 18:38 (local time), giving 11 h 37 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:50.
More about Manchester
See the location and GPS coordinates of Manchester, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Manchester and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Manchester
What time is it in Manchester right now?
The current time in Manchester is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Manchester and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Manchester.
Does Manchester observe daylight saving time?
Manchester is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Manchester is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Manchester?
Today, October 5, 2026, the sun rises in Manchester at 07:01 and sets at 18:38 (local time), giving 11 h 37 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:50.
