Time Now in Dover, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.13° N, 1.31° E
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Population rank: #307 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
Dover is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (BST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Dover, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Dover
Daylight Hours in Dover
Dover gets 16h 02m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dover is at 04:59 and sunset in Dover is at 21:01.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 53m near the December solstice to 16h 34m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Dover and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Dover right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Dover
What is the current local time in Dover?
The live local time in Dover is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Dover currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Dover in?
Dover uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Dover observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Dover is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Dover's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dover.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:00 | 04:59 | 13:00 | 17:17 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:00 | 05:00 | 13:01 | 17:17 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:01 | 05:01 | 13:01 | 17:17 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:01 | 05:02 | 13:01 | 17:16 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:01 | 05:04 | 13:01 | 17:16 | 20:58 | 22:28 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:14 | 05:05 | 13:01 | 17:16 | 20:56 | 22:26 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:29 | 05:06 | 13:01 | 17:15 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dover
Sunrise
in Dover
↑
4:59 AM
Sunset
in Dover
↓
9:01 PM
Day Length
16h 01m
Dawn
in Dover
4:15 AM
Dusk
in Dover
9:45 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Dover
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:15
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:32
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Distances & Clock Changes in Dover
How Far Is Dover From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 108 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Paris | 264 km | SSE (163deg) |
| Moscow | 2,429 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,367 km | ESE (101deg) |
| New York | 5,678 km | WNW (290deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,091 km | E (92deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,858 km | NW (313deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,534 km | SW (223deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Dover?
Dover next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Dover's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dover and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.1deg S, 178.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dover
What time is it in Dover right now?
The current local time in Dover is 17:54 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Dover follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Dover in?
Dover 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 Dover?
Is Dover on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Dover is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dover today?
Today in Dover: sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset is at 21:01, giving 16h 01m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dover tonight?
The moon phase over Dover tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Dover?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dover, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.