Current Local Time in Canterbury
Canterbury, United Kingdom (GMT)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Canterbury follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/LondonData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Canterbury
☀️Climate
Oceanic with mild summers (18-22°C) and cool winters (3-8°C). Southeast England.
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📍About Canterbury Time Zone
Canterbury is located in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). As a major metropolitan city in United Kingdom, Canterbury serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Canterbury is 5 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Canterbury, consider that standard business hours are typically Canterbury Cathedral 9 AM to 5 PM. Shops 9 AM to 5:30 PM. local time. Canterbury observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Canterbury has a population of approximately 0.06M (0.16M in the metro area). The local currency is the British Pound (£). To call Canterbury from abroad, use the country code +44 1227. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Canterbury time is 5 hours ahead of New York, and same time as London. This makes Canterbury conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Canterbury Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/London (UTC+0)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United Kingdom (GB)
- • Coordinates: 51.28°, 1.08°
- • Calling Code: +44 1227