Folkestone, United Kingdom
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+1 (GMT+1)
The current local time in Folkestone, United Kingdom is 15:14:50.
Quick Facts
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Europe
- Population
- 66,429
- Coordinates
- 51.08° N, 1.17° E
- Time Zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- Pound (GBP)
- Languages
- English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
- Country Area
- 244,820 km²
Time Difference Between Folkestone and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 5h behind | |
| Time in London | Same time | |
| Time in Tokyo | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 3h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 8h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 1h ahead |
Weather in Folkestone
Current weather conditions in Folkestone including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
14°C
Drizzle
Humidity
70%
Wind
8.3 km/h
Visibility
33 km
14°
10°
13°
8°
15°
11°
16°
12°
18°
10°
Cities Near Folkestone
- Time in Ashford22 km
- Time in Canterbury23 km
- Time in Saint Peters36 km
- Time in Margate37 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Folkestone
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Folkestone and New York
- Time difference between Folkestone and London
- Time difference between Folkestone and Tokyo
- Time difference between Folkestone and Sydney
- Time difference between Folkestone and Dubai
- Time difference between Folkestone and Singapore
- Time difference between Folkestone and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Folkestone and Paris
Map of Folkestone
Map showing the location of Folkestone at coordinates 51.08169, 1.16734.
About Folkestone Time
Folkestone is located in Europe, United Kingdomand follows the Europe/London time zone. The city has a population of approximately 66,429 people.
The current local time in Folkestone is determined by the Europe/London time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Folkestone, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Folkestone
What time zone is Folkestone in?
Folkestone is in the Europe/London time zone (GMT+1) in United Kingdom.
What is the current UTC offset for Folkestone?
Folkestone is currently at UTC+1 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Folkestone observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Folkestone observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Folkestone?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Folkestone, United Kingdom, updated every second.