What time zone is Portaferry in?

Portaferry 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 Portaferry?

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

Does Portaferry observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Portaferry?

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

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

10:02:21 AM

10:02:21

Thursday, November 12, 2026

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Portaferry

Sunrise7:45 AMSolar noon12:06 PMSunset4:26 PM

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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: 2,525
Elevation: Approximately 11 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 54° 22' N / 5° 32' W

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Clock changes in Portaferry

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
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Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM BST1:00 AM GMT
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:45 AM
Solar noon: 12:06 PM
Sunset: 4:26 PM
Daylight duration: 8 hr 41 min3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:05 AM – 5:05 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:22 AM – 5:49 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:40 AM – 6:31 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination10%

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Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:45 AM (southeast, 120.2°)
Sunset: 4:26 PM (southwest, 239.7°)
Day length: 8 hr 41 min3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:06 PM (17.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:05 AM – 5:05 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:22 AM – 5:49 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:40 AM – 6:31 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:45 AM (southeast, 143.1°)
Moonset: 5:39 PM (southwest, 217.0°)
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	7:45 AM	4:26 PM	8 hr 41 min	3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 13	7:47 AM	4:24 PM	8 hr 37 min	3 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 14	7:49 AM	4:23 PM	8 hr 34 min	3 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	7:51 AM	4:21 PM	8 hr 30 min	3 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	7:53 AM	4:19 PM	8 hr 27 min	3 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	7:55 AM	4:18 PM	8 hr 23 min	3 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	7:57 AM	4:17 PM	8 hr 20 min	3 min 21 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 Portaferry in?: Portaferry 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 Portaferry?: Clocks in Portaferry move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)
Does Portaferry observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Portaferry observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Portaferry?: Portaferry is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer