County in England

Current Local Time in Kent

Current local time and time zone in Kent, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☀️ 55°F now🕔 9:51 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 1.9 million

Current local time in Kent

9:51 AM
Friday, October 2, 2026
Time zoneEurope/London
UTC offsetUTC+01:00
UTC now8:51 AM
Sunrise6:59 AM
Sunset6:33 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:59 AM
Sunset6:33 PM
Daylight11h 34m
Solar noon12:46 PM
Golden hour (am)6:59 AM - 7:59 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:33 PM - 6:33 PM
Blue hour (am)6:29 AM - 6:59 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:33 PM - 7:03 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 69%
Moonrise9:15 PM
Moonset2:55 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Kent

TypeCounty
RegionEngland
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates51°16′43.3″N 0°31′18.1″E (51.2787, 0.5217)
Population1.850.000
Local time9:51 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Kent is a county in England. Kent is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 1.9 million.

Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Kent with clear sky. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 50°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Kent is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), about 32 mi away. Nearby highlights include Tower of London, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames and British Museum.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 68°F is 7.6°F above the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Kent today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 51°16′43.3″N 0°31′18.1″E (51.2787, 0.5217)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kent?

Kent is a county in England. Its coordinates are 51.2787, 0.5217. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Kent right now?

It is currently 55°F (13°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 82% and wind is 0 mph.

When is the best time to visit Kent?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Kent, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Kent in?

Kent observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 9:51 AM.

How many people live in Kent?

Kent has a population of approximately 1.9 million.

What is the nearest airport to Kent?

The closest airports are London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 32 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 44 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 181 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Kent?

Popular options include Tower of London, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, River Thames, British Museum, Stonehenge and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 2, 2026 at 9:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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