Current Time in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 56.12° N, 3.16° W
Elevation: 39 m above sea level
Population rank: #255 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 15m 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
Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy gets 17h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kirkcaldy is at 04:25 and sunset in Kirkcaldy is at 22:03.
Daylight ranges from about 6h 54m near the December solstice to 17h 38m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 20 Jun ● | 01:14 | 04:24 | 13:14 | 17:46 | 22:03 | 23:33 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 01:14 | 04:24 | 13:14 | 17:47 | 22:03 | 23:33 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 01:14 | 04:25 | 13:14 | 17:47 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 01:14 | 04:25 | 13:14 | 17:47 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 01:15 | 04:25 | 13:15 | 17:47 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 01:15 | 04:26 | 13:15 | 17:47 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 01:15 | 04:26 | 13:15 | 17:47 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kirkcaldy
Sunrise
in Kirkcaldy
↑
4:25 AM
Sunset
in Kirkcaldy
↓
10:03 PM
Day Length
17h 38m
Dawn
in Kirkcaldy
3:20 AM
Dusk
in Kirkcaldy
11:07 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kirkcaldy
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
35.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:55
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:47
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How Far Is Kirkcaldy From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 550 km | SSE (158deg) |
| Paris | 889 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Moscow | 2,503 km | ENE (74deg) |
| New York | 5,242 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Dubai | 5,766 km | ESE (101deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,397 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,272 km | NW (309deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,219 km | NNE (30deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Kirkcaldy?
Kirkcaldy next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Kirkcaldy's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kirkcaldy and you would surface in the open ocean, near 56.1deg S, 176.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkcaldy
What time is it in Kirkcaldy right now?
The current local time in Kirkcaldy is 12:42 on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Kirkcaldy follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Kirkcaldy in?
Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy?
Is Kirkcaldy on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Kirkcaldy is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kirkcaldy today?
Today in Kirkcaldy: sunrise is at 04:25 and sunset is at 22:03, giving 17h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kirkcaldy tonight?
The moon phase over Kirkcaldy tonight is Waxing Crescent with 35.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Kirkcaldy?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kirkcaldy, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.