What time zone is Tain in?

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

When is the next clock change in Tain?

Clocks in Tain 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 Tain, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

11:05:01 AM

11:05:01

Monday, September 14, 2026

BST (British Summer Time) · UTC+01:00

Europe/London

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Time zone details

Tain is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Tain

Sunrise6:44 AMSolar noon1:11 PMSunset7:38 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code: +44
Population: 3,690
Elevation: Approximately 29 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 57° 48' N / 4° 03' W

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Clock changes in Tain

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: 6:44 AM
Solar noon: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 54 min4 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:04 AM – 8:17 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:15 AM – 9:06 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:21 AM – 9:59 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination12%

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Monday, September 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:44 AM (east, 82.3°)
Sunset: 7:38 PM (west, 277.3°)
Day length: 12 hr 54 min4 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:11 PM (35.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:04 AM – 8:17 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:15 AM – 9:06 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:21 AM – 9:59 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:28 AM (southeast, 122.5°)
Moonset: 7:43 PM (southwest, 234.0°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 9:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, September 14	6:44 AM	7:38 PM	12 hr 54 min	4 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	6:46 AM	7:35 PM	12 hr 49 min	4 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	6:48 AM	7:32 PM	12 hr 44 min	4 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	6:50 AM	7:29 PM	12 hr 39 min	4 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	6:52 AM	7:26 PM	12 hr 34 min	4 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	6:54 AM	7:24 PM	12 hr 30 min	4 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	6:56 AM	7:21 PM	12 hr 25 min	4 min 57 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 Tain in?: Tain currently uses British Summer Time (BST). Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.
When is the next clock change in Tain?: Clocks in Tain move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from BST (UTC+01:00) to GMT (UTC)
Is Tain currently on daylight saving time?: Tain is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Tain right now?: Tain is currently UTC+01:00