Current Time in Hythe, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.07° N, 1.08° E
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: #893 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: BST
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
The time now in Hythe, United Kingdom is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Hythe currently observes British Summer Time (BST), UTC+1. Hythe sits in the Europe/London time zone, UTC+00:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Being in the temperate belt, Hythe sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Hythe lies barely above sea level, at roughly 8 m. London is the nearest major hub, roughly 97 km distant. Modest in size, Hythe still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Today Hythe sees 10h 43m between a 07:19 sunrise and a 18:02 sunset.
Hythe Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Hythe
Hythe gets 10h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hythe is at 07:19 and sunset in Hythe is at 18:02.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 53m near the December solstice to 16h 33m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hythe and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hythe right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in the United Kingdom
Cities Sharing Hythe's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hythe.
Weather in Hythe
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Prayer Times in Hythe
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:25 | 07:18 | 12:41 | 15:29 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:26 | 07:20 | 12:41 | 15:28 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:28 | 07:21 | 12:41 | 15:26 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:30 | 07:23 | 12:40 | 15:24 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:31 | 07:25 | 12:40 | 15:23 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:33 | 07:26 | 12:40 | 15:21 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:34 | 07:28 | 12:40 | 15:19 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
14-day Forecast for Hythe
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hythe
Sunrise
in Hythe
↑
7:19 AM
Sunset
in Hythe
↓
6:02 PM
Day Length
10h 43m
Dawn
in Hythe
6:45 AM
Dusk
in Hythe
6:36 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Hythe
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
24.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:01
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 20:45
Distances & Clock Changes in Hythe
How Far Is Hythe From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 97 km | WNW (301deg) |
| Paris | 262 km | SSE (159deg) |
| Moscow | 2,447 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Dubai | 5,382 km | E (101deg) |
| New York | 5,665 km | WNW (289deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,107 km | E (92deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,850 km | NW (313deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,518 km | SW (223deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Hythe?
Hythe next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Hythe's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hythe and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.1deg S, 178.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hythe
What time is it in Hythe right now?
The current local time in Hythe is 20:58 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Hythe follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Hythe in?
Hythe uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). 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 Hythe?
Is Hythe on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Hythe as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hythe today?
In Hythe today the sun rises at 07:19 and sets at 18:02, giving 10h 43m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hythe tonight?
Tonight the moon over Hythe is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 24.5%.
What is solar time in Hythe?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hythe, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.