Time Now in Swanscombe, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.45° N, 0.31° E
Elevation: 30 m above sea level
Population rank: #793 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
Swanscombe 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 Swanscombe, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Swanscombe
Daylight Hours in Swanscombe
Swanscombe gets 16h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Swanscombe is at 05:02 and sunset in Swanscombe is at 21:06.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 50m near the December solstice to 16h 37m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Swanscombe and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Swanscombe right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Swanscombe
What is the current local time in Swanscombe?
The live local time in Swanscombe is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Swanscombe currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Swanscombe in?
Swanscombe uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Swanscombe observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Swanscombe is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Swanscombe's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Swanscombe.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:04 | 05:01 | 13:04 | 17:22 | 21:08 | 22:38 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:04 | 05:02 | 13:05 | 17:22 | 21:07 | 22:37 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:05 | 05:04 | 13:05 | 17:21 | 21:05 | 22:35 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:05 | 05:05 | 13:05 | 17:21 | 21:04 | 22:34 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:05 | 05:06 | 13:05 | 17:21 | 21:03 | 22:33 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:05 | 05:08 | 13:05 | 17:20 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:05 | 05:09 | 13:05 | 17:20 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Swanscombe
Sunrise
in Swanscombe
↑
5:02 AM
Sunset
in Swanscombe
↓
9:06 PM
Day Length
16h 04m
Dawn
in Swanscombe
4:17 AM
Dusk
in Swanscombe
9:51 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Swanscombe
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:57
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:36
Distances & Clock Changes in Swanscombe
How Far Is Swanscombe From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 31 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Paris | 323 km | SSE (152deg) |
| Moscow | 2,476 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,442 km | E (101deg) |
| New York | 5,601 km | WNW (289deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,161 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,782 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,513 km | SW (222deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Swanscombe?
Swanscombe next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Swanscombe's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Swanscombe and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.5deg S, 179.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Swanscombe
What time is it in Swanscombe right now?
The current local time in Swanscombe is 05:59 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Swanscombe follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Swanscombe in?
Swanscombe 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 Swanscombe?
Swanscombe is UTC+00:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Swanscombe local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Swanscombe on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Swanscombe is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Swanscombe today?
Today in Swanscombe: sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset is at 21:06, giving 16h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Swanscombe tonight?
The moon phase over Swanscombe tonight is Waxing Crescent with 10.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Swanscombe?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Swanscombe, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.