Current local time in Whitstable, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Whitstable
Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 30,195.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Kent |
| Coordinates: | 51°22′N / 1°02′E |
| Population: | 30,195 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Whitstable
| 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
Whitstable 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 Whitstable today
| Sunrise: | 07:33 |
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| Sunset: | 17:46 |
| Solar noon: | 12:40 |
| Day length: | 10h 13m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:59 – 18:21 |
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 Whitstable
- New York+5 hWhitstable is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeWhitstable is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hWhitstable is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Whitstable time
What time zone is Whitstable in?
Whitstable uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Whitstable observe daylight saving time?
Whitstable 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 Whitstable and New York?
Right now Whitstable 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 Whitstable and Abuja?
Right now Whitstable 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.