Current Time in Ballyclare, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

9:37:01 AM

09:37:01

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Ballyclare

Sunrise7:48 AMSolar noon12:08 PMSunset4:26 PM
Next clock changeMar 28, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 135 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
United Kingdom
Administrative area
Northern Ireland
District
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
British Pound (GBP)

Practical

Country languages
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code
+44
Population
9,472
Elevation
Approximately 74 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
54° 45' N / 5° 59' W
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Clock changes in Ballyclare

Next clock change

Upcoming

1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

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
8 hr 38 min3 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination10%
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Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
8 hr 38 min3 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(17.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
8 hr 38 min3 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 34 min3 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 30 min3 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 27 min3 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 23 min3 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 20 min3 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 16 min3 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Ballyclare

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Upcoming public holidays in Northern Ireland

  1. Christmas Day
  2. Boxing Day
  3. Boxing Day (substitute day)

Nearby places

NewtownabbeyAntrim and Newtownabbey12 kmSECarrickfergusMid and East Antrim13 kmEAntrimAntrim and Newtownabbey14 kmSWLarneMid and East Antrim16 kmNEBelfastCity of Belfast18 kmSCastlereaghCity of Belfast21 kmSBallymenaMid and East Antrim22 kmNWBangorArds and North Down24 kmSELisburnLisburn and Castlereagh25 kmSNewtownardsArds and North Down27 kmSECraigavonArmagh City Banbridge and Craigavon42 kmSWPortadownArmagh City Banbridge and Craigavon46 kmSW
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Frequently asked questions

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