Current local time in Dover, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Dover
Dover, Kent, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 41,709.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Kent |
| Coordinates: | 51°08′N / 1°19′E |
| Population: | 41,709 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Dover
| 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
Dover 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 Dover today
| Sunrise: | 07:30 |
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| Sunset: | 17:48 |
| Solar noon: | 12:39 |
| Day length: | 10h 18m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:56 – 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 Dover
- New York+5 hDover is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeDover is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hDover is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Dover time
What time zone is Dover in?
Dover uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Dover observe daylight saving time?
Dover 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 Dover and New York?
Right now Dover 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 Dover and Abuja?
Right now Dover 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.