Current local time in Herne Bay, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Herne Bay
Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 36,642.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Kent |
| Coordinates: | 51°22′N / 1°08′E |
| Population: | 36,642 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Herne Bay
| 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
Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay today
| Sunrise: | 07:33 |
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| Sunset: | 17:46 |
| Solar noon: | 12:39 |
| Day length: | 10h 13m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:59 – 18:20 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Herne Bay
- New York+5 hHerne Bay is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeHerne Bay is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hHerne Bay is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Herne Bay time
What time zone is Herne Bay in?
Herne Bay uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Herne Bay observe daylight saving time?
Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay and New York?
Right now Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay and Abuja?
Right now Herne Bay 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.