What time zone is Ballycastle in?

Ballycastle 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 Ballycastle?

Clocks in Ballycastle move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)

Does Ballycastle observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Ballycastle observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Ballycastle?

Ballycastle is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer

Current Time in Ballycastle, Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

10:01:54 AM

10:01:54

Thursday, November 12, 2026

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Ballycastle

Sunrise7:51 AMSolar noon12:09 PMSunset4:25 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: United Kingdom
Administrative area: Northern Ireland
District: Causeway Coast and Glens
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: British Pound (GBP)

Practical

Country languages: English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code: +44
Population: 5,566
Elevation: Approximately 11 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 55° 12' N / 6° 14' W

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Clock changes in Ballycastle

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM BST1:00 AM GMT
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:51 AM
Solar noon: 12:09 PM
Sunset: 4:25 PM
Daylight duration: 8 hr 34 min3 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:11 AM – 5:06 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:26 AM – 5:50 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:44 AM – 6:33 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination10%

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Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:51 AM (southeast, 120.8°)
Sunset: 4:25 PM (southwest, 239.0°)
Day length: 8 hr 34 min3 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:09 PM (17.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:11 AM – 5:06 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:26 AM – 5:50 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:44 AM – 6:33 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:56 AM (southeast, 144.7°)
Moonset: 5:34 PM (southwest, 215.4°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, November 12	7:51 AM	4:25 PM	8 hr 34 min	3 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 13	7:53 AM	4:24 PM	8 hr 30 min	3 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 14	7:55 AM	4:22 PM	8 hr 27 min	3 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	7:57 AM	4:20 PM	8 hr 23 min	3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	7:59 AM	4:19 PM	8 hr 19 min	3 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	8:01 AM	4:17 PM	8 hr 16 min	3 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	8:03 AM	4:15 PM	8 hr 12 min	3 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Northern Ireland

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026Boxing Day (substitute day)

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Ballycastle in?: Ballycastle 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 Ballycastle?: Clocks in Ballycastle move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)
Does Ballycastle observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Ballycastle observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Ballycastle?: Ballycastle is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer