Current Time in Holywood, Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

10:03:40 AM

10:03:40

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Holywood

Sunrise7:47 AMSolar noon12:07 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
Ards and North Down
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
British Pound (GBP)

Practical

Country languages
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code
+44
Population
13,109
Elevation
Approximately 44 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
54° 38' N / 5° 49' W
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Clock changes in Holywood

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
8 hr 39 min3 min 42 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 39 min3 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(17.6° 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 39 min3 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 35 min3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 31 min3 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 28 min3 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 24 min3 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 21 min3 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 18 min3 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Holywood

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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 Newtownabbey6 kmNWBelfastCity of Belfast8 kmSWCastlereaghCity of Belfast8 kmSWCarrickfergusMid and East Antrim9 kmNNewtownardsArds and North Down10 kmSEBangorArds and North Down10 kmELisburnLisburn and Castlereagh19 kmSWLarneMid and East Antrim24 kmNAntrimAntrim and Newtownabbey25 kmWBallymenaMid and East Antrim38 kmNWCraigavonArmagh City Banbridge and Craigavon42 kmSWBanbridgeArmagh City Banbridge and Craigavon44 kmSW
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Frequently asked questions

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