Current Time in Carrickfergus, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 54.72° N, 5.81° W
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #445 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: Northern Ireland
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: BST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: BST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: BST
The time now in Carrickfergus, United Kingdom is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Carrickfergus currently observes British Summer Time (BST), UTC+1. Carrickfergus sits in the Europe/London time zone, UTC+00:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 10 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. At about 7 m, Carrickfergus is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, London, is a distant 521 km away. A major centre in the United Kingdom, Carrickfergus keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Carrickfergus gets 9h 57m of daylight today, with sunrise at 08:08 and sunset at 18:05.
Carrickfergus Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus gets 9h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in Carrickfergus is at 08:08 and sunset in Carrickfergus is at 18:05.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 13m near the December solstice to 17h 18m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 23 Oct ● | 06:03 | 08:07 | 13:07 | 15:34 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 06:05 | 08:09 | 13:07 | 15:32 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:06 | 07:11 | 12:07 | 14:30 | 17:03 | 18:33 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 05:08 | 07:13 | 12:07 | 14:28 | 17:01 | 18:31 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 05:10 | 07:15 | 12:07 | 14:27 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 05:12 | 07:17 | 12:07 | 14:25 | 16:56 | 18:26 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 05:14 | 07:19 | 12:06 | 14:23 | 16:54 | 18:24 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Carrickfergus
Sunrise
in Carrickfergus
↑
8:08 AM
Sunset
in Carrickfergus
↓
6:05 PM
Day Length
9h 57m
Dawn
in Carrickfergus
7:30 AM
Dusk
in Carrickfergus
6:43 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Carrickfergus
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
90.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 16:57
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 05:51
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Distances & Clock Changes in Carrickfergus
How Far Is Carrickfergus From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 521 km | SE (131deg) |
| Paris | 859 km | SE (136deg) |
| Moscow | 2,710 km | ENE (70deg) |
| New York | 5,111 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Dubai | 5,905 km | E (98deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,566 km | E (88deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,236 km | NW (307deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,436 km | NNE (28deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Carrickfergus?
Carrickfergus next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Carrickfergus's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Carrickfergus and you would surface in the open ocean, near 54.7deg S, 174.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carrickfergus
What time is it in Carrickfergus right now?
The current local time in Carrickfergus is 10:33 on Friday, October 23, 2026. Carrickfergus follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Carrickfergus in?
Carrickfergus uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Carrickfergus?
Carrickfergus is UTC+01:00 right now. To convert UTC to Carrickfergus local time, shift the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Carrickfergus on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Carrickfergus as of October 23, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Carrickfergus today?
Today in Carrickfergus: sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset is at 18:05, giving 9h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Carrickfergus tonight?
Over Carrickfergus tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 90.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Carrickfergus?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Carrickfergus, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.