Days in Kent are currently getting shorter, about 23 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Kent
Kent is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.3809° N, 122.2348° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,274 km (3,277 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,744 km (2,948 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,293 km (9,503 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,214 km (5,725 mi) west
Kent lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Kent
The point on Earth exactly opposite Kent is near East London - when it's noon in Kent, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Kent
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Kent
Kent is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Kent is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Kent
In Kent, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 57m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 27m, a difference of roughly 7h 30m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Kent's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Kent at 47.38° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Kent
With a population of 126,952, Kent ranks as the 250th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Kent
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA / KSEA) is a major international airport serving Kent directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:19:53.
Daylight saving time changes in Kent
Kent uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Los_Angeles. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-7 / PDT to UTC-8 / PST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Kent
Business hours in Kent (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Kent
Compare time in Kent with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Kent
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kent in?
Kent follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Kent at UTC-7.
What time is it in Kent right now?
The current local time in Kent is 07:19:53 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kent observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kent is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Kent?
Kent is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kent?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the airport serving Kent. The current local time at the airport is 07:19:53.
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