Time Now in Forfar, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 56.64° N, 2.89° W
Elevation: 63 m above sea level
Population rank: #900 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: Scotland
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
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
Forfar is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (BST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Forfar, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Forfar
Daylight Hours in Forfar
Forfar gets 17h 03m of daylight today. Sunrise in Forfar is at 04:45 and sunset in Forfar is at 21:48.
Daylight ranges from about 6h 47m near the December solstice to 17h 47m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Forfar and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Forfar
What is the current local time in Forfar?
The live local time in Forfar is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Forfar currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Forfar in?
Forfar uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Forfar observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Forfar is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Forfar's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Forfar.
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Prayer Times in Forfar
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:17 | 04:44 | 13:17 | 17:44 | 21:50 | 23:20 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:17 | 04:46 | 13:17 | 17:44 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:17 | 04:48 | 13:17 | 17:43 | 21:47 | 23:17 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:17 | 04:49 | 13:17 | 17:43 | 21:45 | 23:15 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:17 | 04:51 | 13:17 | 17:42 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:18 | 04:53 | 13:18 | 17:42 | 21:42 | 23:12 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:18 | 04:55 | 13:18 | 17:41 | 21:40 | 23:10 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Forfar
Sunrise
in Forfar
↑
4:45 AM
Sunset
in Forfar
↓
9:48 PM
Day Length
17h 03m
Dawn
in Forfar
3:47 AM
Dusk
in Forfar
10:46 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Forfar
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:00
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:55
Distances & Clock Changes in Forfar
How Far Is Forfar From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 598 km | SSE (161deg) |
| Paris | 934 km | SSE (156deg) |
| Moscow | 2,471 km | ENE (75deg) |
| New York | 5,246 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Dubai | 5,762 km | ESE (102deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,381 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,249 km | NW (309deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,161 km | NNE (30deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Forfar?
Forfar next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Forfar's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Forfar and you would surface in the open ocean, near 56.6deg S, 177.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Forfar
What time is it in Forfar right now?
The current local time in Forfar is 05:49 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Forfar follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Forfar in?
Forfar uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). 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 Forfar?
Is Forfar on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Forfar is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Forfar today?
Today in Forfar: sunrise is at 04:45 and sunset is at 21:48, giving 17h 03m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Forfar tonight?
The moon phase over Forfar tonight is Waxing Crescent with 10.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Forfar?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Forfar, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.