Current Time in Canterbury, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.28° N, 1.08° E
Elevation: 19 m above sea level
Population rank: #223 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: England
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: BST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: BST
Daylight Hours in Canterbury
Canterbury gets 16h 27m of daylight today — sunrise is at 04:41 and sunset is at 21:08.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 51m near the December solstice to 16h 35m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Canterbury and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Canterbury right now.
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Cities Sharing Canterbury's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Canterbury.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 8 Jun ● | 00:54 | 04:41 | 12:54 | 17:15 | 21:08 | 22:38 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 00:54 | 04:40 | 12:54 | 17:16 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 00:55 | 04:40 | 12:55 | 17:16 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 00:55 | 04:40 | 12:55 | 17:16 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 00:55 | 04:39 | 12:55 | 17:17 | 21:11 | 22:41 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 00:55 | 04:39 | 12:55 | 17:17 | 21:11 | 22:41 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 00:55 | 04:39 | 12:55 | 17:17 | 21:12 | 22:42 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Canterbury
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Moon Phases & Times for Canterbury
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How Far Is Canterbury From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 88 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Paris | 284 km | SSE (161deg) |
| Moscow | 2,436 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,386 km | ESE (101deg) |
| New York | 5,658 km | WNW (289deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,107 km | E (92deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,835 km | NW (313deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,535 km | NNE (33deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Canterbury?
Canterbury next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Canterbury's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Canterbury and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.3deg S, 178.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Canterbury
What time is it in Canterbury right now?
The current local time in Canterbury is 08:35 on Monday, June 08, 2026. Canterbury follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Canterbury in?
Canterbury uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Canterbury?
Canterbury is UTC+00:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Canterbury local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Canterbury on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Canterbury is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Canterbury today?
Today in Canterbury: sunrise is at 04:41 and sunset is at 21:08, giving 16h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Canterbury tonight?
The moon phase over Canterbury tonight is Last Quarter with 51.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Canterbury?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Canterbury, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.