Time Now in Maidstone, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.27° N, 0.52° E
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Population rank: #98 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: England
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 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
Maidstone 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 Maidstone, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Maidstone
Daylight Hours in Maidstone
Maidstone gets 16h 24m of daylight today. Sunrise in Maidstone is at 04:50 and sunset in Maidstone is at 21:14.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 51m near the December solstice to 16h 35m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Maidstone and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Maidstone
What is the current local time in Maidstone?
The live local time in Maidstone is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Maidstone currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Maidstone in?
Maidstone uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Maidstone observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Maidstone is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Maidstone's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Maidstone.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 6 Jul ● | 01:02 | 04:50 | 13:02 | 17:23 | 21:15 | 22:45 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 01:02 | 04:50 | 13:02 | 17:23 | 21:14 | 22:44 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 01:02 | 04:51 | 13:02 | 17:23 | 21:14 | 22:44 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 01:03 | 04:52 | 13:03 | 17:23 | 21:13 | 22:43 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 01:03 | 04:53 | 13:03 | 17:22 | 21:12 | 22:42 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 01:03 | 04:54 | 13:03 | 17:22 | 21:11 | 22:41 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 01:03 | 04:55 | 13:03 | 17:22 | 21:11 | 22:41 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Maidstone
Sunrise
in Maidstone
↑
4:50 AM
Sunset
in Maidstone
↓
9:14 PM
Day Length
16h 23m
Dawn
in Maidstone
4:03 AM
Dusk
in Maidstone
10:01 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Maidstone
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
64.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:50
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 13:09
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Distances & Clock Changes in Maidstone
How Far Is Maidstone From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 52 km | WNW (301deg) |
| Paris | 299 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Moscow | 2,472 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,424 km | E (101deg) |
| New York | 5,621 km | WNW (289deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,146 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,807 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,508 km | SW (222deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Maidstone?
Maidstone next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Maidstone's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Maidstone and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.3deg S, 179.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Maidstone
What time is it in Maidstone right now?
The current local time in Maidstone is 12:59 on Monday, July 06, 2026. Maidstone follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Maidstone in?
Maidstone 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 Maidstone?
Is Maidstone on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Maidstone is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 06, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Maidstone today?
Today in Maidstone: sunrise is at 04:50 and sunset is at 21:14, giving 16h 23m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Maidstone tonight?
The moon phase over Maidstone tonight is Last Quarter with 64.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Maidstone?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Maidstone, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.