Current local time in Broadstairs, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Broadstairs
Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 23,283.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Kent |
| Coordinates: | 51°22′N / 1°26′E |
| Population: | 23,283 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Broadstairs
| 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
Broadstairs 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 Broadstairs today
| Sunrise: | 07:33 |
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| Sunset: | 17:43 |
| Solar noon: | 12:38 |
| Day length: | 10h 09m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:59 – 18:17 |
Calculated for 2026-10-24 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Broadstairs
- New York+5 hBroadstairs is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBroadstairs is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hBroadstairs is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Broadstairs time
What time zone is Broadstairs in?
Broadstairs uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Broadstairs observe daylight saving time?
Broadstairs 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 Broadstairs and New York?
Right now Broadstairs 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 Broadstairs and Abuja?
Right now Broadstairs 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.