What time zone is Rathfriland in?

Rathfriland 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 Rathfriland?

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

Does Rathfriland observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Rathfriland?

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

Current Time in Rathfriland, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

10:03:18 AM

10:03:18

Thursday, November 12, 2026

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Rathfriland

Sunrise7:47 AMSolar noon12:08 PMSunset4:29 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: United Kingdom
Administrative area: Northern Ireland
District: Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: British Pound (GBP)

Practical

Country languages: English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code: +44
Population: 2,063
Elevation: Approximately 84 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 54° 15' N / 6° 10' W

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Clock changes in Rathfriland

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: 7:47 AM
Solar noon: 12:08 PM
Sunset: 4:29 PM
Daylight duration: 8 hr 42 min3 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:08 AM – 5:08 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:24 AM – 5:52 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:43 AM – 6:33 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination10%

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Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:47 AM (southeast, 120.1°)
Sunset: 4:29 PM (southwest, 239.7°)
Day length: 8 hr 42 min3 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:08 PM (18.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:08 AM – 5:08 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:24 AM – 5:52 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:43 AM – 6:33 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:47 AM (southeast, 142.9°)
Moonset: 5:43 PM (southwest, 217.3°)
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	7:47 AM	4:29 PM	8 hr 42 min	3 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 13	7:49 AM	4:27 PM	8 hr 38 min	3 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 14	7:51 AM	4:26 PM	8 hr 35 min	3 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	7:53 AM	4:24 PM	8 hr 31 min	3 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	7:55 AM	4:22 PM	8 hr 28 min	3 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	7:57 AM	4:21 PM	8 hr 24 min	3 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	7:59 AM	4:20 PM	8 hr 21 min	3 min 19 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 Rathfriland in?: Rathfriland 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 Rathfriland?: Clocks in Rathfriland move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)
Does Rathfriland observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Rathfriland observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Rathfriland?: Rathfriland is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer