Current local time in Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus, Mid and East Antrim, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 29,208.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Mid and East Antrim |
| Coordinates: | 54°43′N / 5°48′W |
| Population: | 29,208 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Carrickfergus
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Carrickfergus is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Carrickfergus today
| Sunrise: | 08:06 |
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| Sunset: | 18:09 |
| Solar noon: | 13:07 |
| Day length: | 10h 02m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:29 – 18:46 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Carrickfergus
- New York+5 hCarrickfergus is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeCarrickfergus is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hCarrickfergus is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Carrickfergus time
What time zone is Carrickfergus in?
Carrickfergus uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Carrickfergus observe daylight saving time?
Carrickfergus is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Carrickfergus and New York?
Right now Carrickfergus is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Carrickfergus and Abuja?
Right now Carrickfergus and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.