Current local time in Swanscombe, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Swanscombe
Swanscombe, Kent, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 15,732.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Kent |
| Coordinates: | 51°27′N / 0°19′E |
| Population: | 15,732 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Swanscombe
| 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
Swanscombe 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 Swanscombe today
| Sunrise: | 07:38 |
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| Sunset: | 17:47 |
| Solar noon: | 12:42 |
| Day length: | 10h 09m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:04 – 18:21 |
Calculated for 2026-10-24 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Swanscombe
- New York+5 hSwanscombe is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeSwanscombe is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hSwanscombe is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Swanscombe time
What time zone is Swanscombe in?
Swanscombe uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Swanscombe observe daylight saving time?
Swanscombe 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 Swanscombe and New York?
Right now Swanscombe 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 Swanscombe and Abuja?
Right now Swanscombe 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.