Current local time in Maidstone, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Maidstone
Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 107,627.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Kent |
| Coordinates: | 51°16′N / 0°31′E |
| Population: | 107,627 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Maidstone
| 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
Maidstone 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 Maidstone today
| Sunrise: | 07:31 |
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| Sunset: | 17:53 |
| Solar noon: | 12:42 |
| Day length: | 10h 21m |
| 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 Maidstone
- New York+5 hMaidstone is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeMaidstone is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hMaidstone is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Maidstone time
What time zone is Maidstone in?
Maidstone uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Maidstone observe daylight saving time?
Maidstone 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 Maidstone and New York?
Right now Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Abuja?
Right now Maidstone 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.