Current Time in Folkestone, United Kingdom
1:55:10 PM BST
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Europe/London
- Time Zone
- BST
- GMT Offset
- GMT+1
- Daylight Saving Time
- GMT starts on Oct 25, 2026
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Est. Population
- ~66K people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Folkestone right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Folkestone (BST (GMT+1)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Folkestone with other cities.
- Does Folkestone observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Folkestone is currently observing daylight saving time (BST). Clocks will return to standard time (GMT) on Oct 25, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Folkestone?
- Folkestone is at GMT+1 (BST). The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/London.