What time zone is Stranraer in?

Stranraer 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 Stranraer?

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

Does Stranraer observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Stranraer?

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

Current Time in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom

6:16:41 AM

06:16:41

Thursday, October 29, 2026

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Stranraer

Sunrise7:17 AMSolar noon12:03 PMSunset4:49 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code: +44
Population: 10,510
Elevation: Approximately 12 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 54° 54' N / 5° 01' W

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Clock changes in Stranraer

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: 7:17 AM
Solar noon: 12:03 PM
Sunset: 4:49 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 32 min4 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:39 AM – 5:27 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:56 AM – 6:09 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:14 AM – 6:51 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination85%

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:17 AM (southeast, 112.6°)
Sunset: 4:49 PM (southwest, 247.1°)
Day length: 9 hr 32 min4 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:03 PM (21.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:39 AM – 5:27 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:56 AM – 6:09 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:14 AM – 6:51 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:13 PM (northeast, 36.2°)
Moonset: 12:23 PM (northwest, 323.7°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 29	7:17 AM	4:49 PM	9 hr 32 min	4 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:19 AM	4:47 PM	9 hr 28 min	4 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:21 AM	4:45 PM	9 hr 24 min	4 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	7:23 AM	4:43 PM	9 hr 20 min	4 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	7:25 AM	4:41 PM	9 hr 16 min	4 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	7:27 AM	4:39 PM	9 hr 12 min	4 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	7:29 AM	4:37 PM	9 hr 08 min	4 min 2 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

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Frequently asked questions

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