Current local time in Canterbury, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Canterbury
Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 55,240.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Kent |
| Coordinates: | 51°17′N / 1°05′E |
| Population: | 55,240 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Canterbury
| 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
Canterbury 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 Canterbury today
| Sunrise: | 07:31 |
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| Sunset: | 17:48 |
| Solar noon: | 12:40 |
| Day length: | 10h 17m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:57 – 18:22 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Canterbury
- New York+5 hCanterbury is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeCanterbury is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hCanterbury is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Canterbury time
What time zone is Canterbury in?
Canterbury uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Canterbury observe daylight saving time?
Canterbury 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 Canterbury and New York?
Right now Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Abuja?
Right now Canterbury 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.