Current Time in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom

4:15:12 AM

04:15:12

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

Stranraer is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Stranraer

Sunrise7:31 AMSolar noon12:03 PMSunset4:35 PM
Next clock changeMar 28, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 142 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
United Kingdom
Administrative area
Scotland
District
Dumfries and Galloway
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
British Pound (GBP)

Practical

Country languages
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code
+44
Population
10,510
Elevation
Approximately 12 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
54° 54' N / 5° 01' W
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Clock changes in Stranraer

Next clock change

Upcoming

1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM BST1:00 AM GMT

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 04 min4 min shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning CrescentMoon illumination14%
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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 04 min4 min shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(19.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Crescent (14% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 04 min4 min shorter than the previous day
9 hr 00 min3 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 56 min3 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 52 min3 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 48 min3 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 44 min3 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 40 min3 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Stranraer

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Upcoming public holidays in Scotland

  1. St Andrew’s Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Stranraer in?
Stranraer uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.
When is the next clock change in Stranraer?
Clocks in Stranraer move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)
Does Stranraer observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Stranraer observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Stranraer?
Stranraer is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer