Time Now 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: 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
Local time in Kirkcaldy runs on a UTC+00:00 offset (Europe/London). Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. At this high latitude the gap between summer and winter daylight is dramatic. Kirkcaldy sits at a modest 39 m above sea level. Kirkcaldy is fairly isolated: even London lies some 550 km off. Kirkcaldy is a significant city in the United Kingdom, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Kirkcaldy at 06:54 and sets at 19:16, giving 12h 22m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Kirkcaldy
Daylight Hours in Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy gets 12h 23m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kirkcaldy is at 06:54 and sunset in Kirkcaldy is at 19:16.
Daylight ranges from about 6h 54m near the December solstice to 17h 38m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kirkcaldy and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 20 Sep ● | 04:38 | 06:53 | 13:06 | 16:22 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 04:41 | 06:55 | 13:05 | 16:21 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 04:43 | 06:57 | 13:05 | 16:19 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 04:46 | 06:59 | 13:05 | 16:17 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Thu, 24 Sep | 04:48 | 07:01 | 13:04 | 16:15 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Fri, 25 Sep | 04:51 | 07:03 | 13:04 | 16:13 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Sat, 26 Sep | 04:53 | 07:05 | 13:04 | 16:11 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kirkcaldy
Sunrise
in Kirkcaldy
↑
6:54 AM
Sunset
in Kirkcaldy
↓
7:16 PM
Day Length
12h 22m
Dawn
in Kirkcaldy
6:15 AM
Dusk
in Kirkcaldy
7:54 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kirkcaldy
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
62.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 17:40
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:44
Distances & Clock Changes in Kirkcaldy
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 05:03 on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Kirkcaldy follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Kirkcaldy in?
Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy?
Is Kirkcaldy on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Kirkcaldy as of September 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kirkcaldy today?
Kirkcaldy sees sunrise at 06:54 and sunset at 19:16 today, giving 12h 22m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kirkcaldy tonight?
The moon phase over Kirkcaldy tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 62.4% 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.