Current Date And Time In Folkestone, United Kingdom
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:26:40 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 66,429
District: Kent
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Folkestone, a city in England, United Kingdom in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Folkestone — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Folkestone | |
| District / County | Kent | |
| State | England | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 66,429 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in England | #159 of 4214 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Pound Sterling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | GBP | |
| Symbol | £ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +44 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .uk | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 46 | |
| In Feet | 151 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 51.08 | |
| Longitude | 1.17 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.082° N 1.167° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 4' 54" N 1° 10' 2" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 4.9' N 1° 10.04' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to England Capital | 102 km West-Northwest of London | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Audinghen, France (40 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:35 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:24 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 49m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | CT18 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Folkestone is a city situated in England, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Kent, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Folkestone as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in England
The latitude and longitude of Folkestone pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 46 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Folkestone on the map
Folkestone runs on UTC +00:00, shifting to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Folkestone run on Pound Sterling (GBP), shown with the symbol £. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Folkestone exchange rates
To ring a number in Folkestone from outside United Kingdom, dial +44 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Folkestone and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Folkestone ranks #159 of 4214 cities in England. It lies about 102 km West-Northwest of London, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the England market. › Cities near Folkestone
Folkestone has a recorded population of approximately 66,429 people. That places it #159 of 4214 cities with population data in England. Browse more cities in England for comparison.
Folkestone sits within Kent, is part of England in United Kingdom. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Folkestone keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:35 AM and sets around 08:24 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Folkestone price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Folkestone currency page.
Folkestone is about 102 km West-Northwest of London, the capital of England. See cities near Folkestone for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Folkestone lands you closest to Audinghen, France, about 40 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Folkestone sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
