Current local time in Swanley, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Swanley
Swanley, Kent, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 21,839.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Kent |
| Coordinates: | 51°24′N / 0°10′E |
| Population: | 21,839 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Swanley
| 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
Swanley 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 Swanley today
| Sunrise: | 07:36 |
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| Sunset: | 17:50 |
| Solar noon: | 12:43 |
| Day length: | 10h 13m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:02 – 18:24 |
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 Swanley
- New York+5 hSwanley is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeSwanley is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hSwanley is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Swanley time
What time zone is Swanley in?
Swanley uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Swanley observe daylight saving time?
Swanley 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 Swanley and New York?
Right now Swanley 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 Swanley and Abuja?
Right now Swanley 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.