Current Time in Magherafelt, Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

10:03:04 AM

10:03:04

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Magherafelt

Sunrise7:51 AMSolar noon12:10 PMSunset4:29 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
Mid Ulster
Place type
City or town
Country currency
British Pound (GBP)

Practical

Country languages
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code
+44
Population
9,157
Elevation
Approximately 76 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
54° 45' N / 6° 36' W
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Clock changes in Magherafelt

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 41 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 24 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Magherafelt

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Upcoming public holidays in Northern Ireland

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

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Frequently asked questions

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