What time is it in Margate right now?

Margate is on Europe/London, currently UTC+1. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Margate in?

Margate uses the IANA time zone Europe/London, which is UTC+1 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Margate observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+0.

What time do the sun rise and set in Margate today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:23 AM and sets at about 8:37 PM local time in Margate, giving roughly 15h 14m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:01 PM.

United Kingdom · England

Current local time in Margate

Margate keeps time on the Europe/London zone, currently UTC+1. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Margate, England

03:56

Fri, Jul 31UTC+1

Margate time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Europe/London
Current UTC offset: UTC+1
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+0
Country: United Kingdom
Region: England
Coordinates: 51.38°, 1.39°
Population: 63,322
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Margate today

Computed from Margate's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:23 AM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Solar noon: 1:01 PM
Day length: 15h 14m
Civil dawn: 4:36 AM
Civil dusk: 9:24 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:06 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:54 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Margate time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Margate is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:56 AM	8h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:56 PM	same time
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:56 PM	3h behind
TokyoJapan	11:56 PM	8h behind

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Working with Margate time

Scheduling across Europe/London is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Margate and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Europe/London.Track clock changesSee exactly when Margate next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Margate beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Margate offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Europe/London baked in, not guessed.

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Margatetime — questions & answers

What time is it in Margate right now?: Margate is on Europe/London, currently UTC+1. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Margate in?: Margate uses the IANA time zone Europe/London, which is UTC+1 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Margate observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+0.
What time do the sun rise and set in Margate today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:23 AM and sets at about 8:37 PM local time in Margate, giving roughly 15h 14m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:01 PM.