Current Local Time in Margate

Margate, United Kingdom (GMT)

07:20:09

Saturday, January 24, 2026

πŸŒ…Dawn
πŸŒ…7:45 AM
πŸŒ‡4:30 PM

Margate follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1).

πŸ’΅Β£ British Pound
πŸ“ž+44 1843
πŸ”ŒType G
πŸš—Left

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⏰Time Zone Facts

πŸ•ZoneGMT/BST
🌐OffsetUTC+0/+1
πŸ”„DSTYes (Mar–Oct)
πŸ“‹IANAEurope/London
64
days until DST starts
Mar 29

Margate follows GMT and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏒Business Hours in Margate

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

β˜€οΈClimate

Oceanic with mild summers (17-21Β°C) and cool winters (4-8Β°C). Kent coast.

πŸ›οΈTop Attractions

Turner ContemporaryMargate BeachDreamlandShell GrottoOld Town

πŸ“About Margate Time Zone

Margate is located in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). As a major metropolitan city in United Kingdom, Margate serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Margate is 5 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Margate, consider that standard business hours are typically Turner Contemporary 10 AM to 5 PM. Dreamland hours vary seasonally. local time. Margate observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.

Margate has a population of approximately 0.06M (0.14M in the metro area). The local currency is the British Pound (Β£). To call Margate from abroad, use the country code +44 1843. The primary language spoken is English.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Margate time is 5 hours ahead of New York, and same time as London. This makes Margate conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Margate Time

  • β€’ Time Zone: Europe/London (UTC+0)
  • β€’ Daylight Saving: Observed
  • β€’ Country: United Kingdom (GB)
  • β€’ Coordinates: 51.39Β°, 1.39Β°
  • β€’ Calling Code: +44 1843