Current local time in Gravesend, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Gravesend
Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 54,263.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Kent |
| Coordinates: | 51°27′N / 0°22′E |
| Population: | 54,263 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Gravesend
| 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
Gravesend 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 Gravesend today
| Sunrise: | 07:32 |
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| Sunset: | 17:53 |
| Solar noon: | 12:43 |
| Day length: | 10h 20m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:58 – 18:27 |
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 Gravesend
- New York+5 hGravesend is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeGravesend is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hGravesend is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Gravesend time
What time zone is Gravesend in?
Gravesend uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Gravesend observe daylight saving time?
Gravesend 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 Gravesend and New York?
Right now Gravesend 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 Gravesend and Abuja?
Right now Gravesend 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.