What time zone is Alford in?

Alford currently uses British Summer Time (BST). Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.

When is the next clock change in Alford?

Clocks in Alford move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from BST (UTC+01:00) to GMT (UTC)

Current Time in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

9:53:47 AM

09:53:47

Saturday, September 26, 2026

BST (British Summer Time) · UTC+01:00

Europe/London

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Time zone details

Alford is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Alford

Sunrise7:04 AMSolar noon1:02 PMSunset6:59 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: United Kingdom
Administrative area: Scotland
District: Aberdeenshire
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: British Pound (GBP)

Practical

Languages: English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code: +44
Population: 2,290
Elevation: Approximately 149 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 57° 13' N / 2° 42' W

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Clock changes in Alford

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:00 AM BST1:00 AM GMT

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM BST1:00 AM GMT
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:04 AM
Solar noon: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 6:59 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 55 min4 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:25 AM – 7:37 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:40 AM – 8:22 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:52 AM – 9:10 PM

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:04 AM (east, 91.1°)
Sunset: 6:59 PM (west, 268.6°)
Day length: 11 hr 55 min4 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:02 PM (31.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:25 AM – 7:37 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:40 AM – 8:22 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:52 AM – 9:10 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:32 PM (east, 82.2°)
Moonset: 6:43 AM (west, 272.0°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 5:49 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 26	7:04 AM	6:59 PM	11 hr 55 min	4 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	7:06 AM	6:56 PM	11 hr 50 min	4 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 28	7:08 AM	6:53 PM	11 hr 45 min	4 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	7:10 AM	6:50 PM	11 hr 41 min	4 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 30	7:12 AM	6:48 PM	11 hr 36 min	4 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 1	7:14 AM	6:45 PM	11 hr 31 min	4 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 2	7:16 AM	6:42 PM	11 hr 26 min	4 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Scotland

Mon, Nov 30, 2026St Andrew’s Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Alford in?: Alford currently uses British Summer Time (BST). Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.
When is the next clock change in Alford?: Clocks in Alford move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from BST (UTC+01:00) to GMT (UTC)
Is Alford currently on daylight saving time?: Alford is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Alford right now?: Alford is currently UTC+01:00