Current local time in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy, Fife, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 49,460.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Fife |
| Coordinates: | 56°07′N / 3°10′W |
| Population: | 49,460 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Kirkcaldy
| 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
Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy today
| Sunrise: | 07:58 |
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| Sunset: | 17:55 |
| Solar noon: | 12:57 |
| Day length: | 9h 56m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:20 – 18:33 |
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 Kirkcaldy
- New York+5 hKirkcaldy is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeKirkcaldy is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hKirkcaldy is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Kirkcaldy time
What time zone is Kirkcaldy in?
Kirkcaldy uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Kirkcaldy observe daylight saving time?
Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy and New York?
Right now Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy and Abuja?
Right now Kirkcaldy 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.