Current local time in Sittingbourne, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne, Kent, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 48,948.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Kent |
| Coordinates: | 51°20′N / 0°44′E |
| Population: | 48,948 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Sittingbourne
| 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
Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne today
| Sunrise: | 07:32 |
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| Sunset: | 17:50 |
| Solar noon: | 12:41 |
| Day length: | 10h 17m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:58 – 18:24 |
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 Sittingbourne
- New York+5 hSittingbourne is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeSittingbourne is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hSittingbourne is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Sittingbourne time
What time zone is Sittingbourne in?
Sittingbourne uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Sittingbourne observe daylight saving time?
Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne and New York?
Right now Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne and Abuja?
Right now Sittingbourne 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.