Current local time in Margate, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Margate
Margate, Kent, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 60,134.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Kent |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′N / 1°23′E |
| Population: | 60,134 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Margate
| 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
Margate 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 Margate today
| Sunrise: | 07:30 |
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| Sunset: | 17:47 |
| Solar noon: | 12:38 |
| Day length: | 10h 17m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:56 – 18:21 |
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 Margate
- New York+5 hMargate is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeMargate is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hMargate is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Margate time
What time zone is Margate in?
Margate uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Margate observe daylight saving time?
Margate 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 Margate and New York?
Right now Margate 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 Margate and Abuja?
Right now Margate 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.