Current local time in Ashford, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Ashford
Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 62,787.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Kent |
| Coordinates: | 51°09′N / 0°52′E |
| Population: | 62,787 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Ashford
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Ashford is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Ashford today
| Sunrise: | 07:33 |
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| Sunset: | 17:47 |
| Solar noon: | 12:40 |
| Day length: | 10h 14m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:59 – 18:21 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Ashford
- New York+5 hAshford is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeAshford is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hAshford is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Ashford time
What time zone is Ashford in?
Ashford uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Ashford observe daylight saving time?
Ashford is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Ashford and New York?
Right now Ashford is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Ashford and Abuja?
Right now Ashford and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.