Current local time in Dartford, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Dartford
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 56,694.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Kent |
| Coordinates: | 51°27′N / 0°13′E |
| Population: | 56,694 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Dartford
| 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
Dartford 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 Dartford today
| Sunrise: | 07:33 |
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| Sunset: | 17:54 |
| Solar noon: | 12:43 |
| Day length: | 10h 20m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:59 – 18:28 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Dartford
- New York+5 hDartford is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeDartford is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hDartford is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Dartford time
What time zone is Dartford in?
Dartford uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Dartford observe daylight saving time?
Dartford 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 Dartford and New York?
Right now Dartford 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 Dartford and Abuja?
Right now Dartford 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.