Current Time in Ayr, Scotland
The live time in Ayr (South Ayrshire), with the GMT or BST status, the next clock change and sunrise and sunset through the year.
About time in Ayr
Ayr is a seaside town on the Firth of Clyde, a few miles from Alloway, the birthplace of Robert Burns in 1759. The Burns Cottage and Museum attract visitors from around the world, especially around Burns Night on 25 January. Ayr Racecourse hosts the Scottish Grand National each April.
The town has a long sandy beach and a harbour, and the Ayr Gold Cup, a famous sprint horse race, is run each September. Ayr is about 45 minutes by train from Glasgow.
At 55.5 degrees north and 4.6 degrees west of Greenwich, solar noon is about 18 minutes after clock noon.
- Robert Burns was born in nearby Alloway in 1759.
- Ayr Racecourse hosts the Scottish Grand National.
- About 45 minutes by train from Glasgow.
About 46,000 people live in Ayr. At 55.46 degrees north and 4.63 degrees west of Greenwich, true solar noon here falls about 19 minutes after clock noon. The clock itself always matches the rest of the UK.
Sunrise and sunset in Ayr through the year
Times for the 15th of each month in UK local time (GMT or BST). Calculated from the city's latitude and longitude.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:37 | 16:19 | 7h 42m |
| February | 07:43 | 17:23 | 9h 40m |
| March | 06:34 | 18:21 | 11h 47m |
| April | 06:15 | 20:23 | 14h 08m |
| May | 05:09 | 21:21 | 16h 12m |
| June | 04:35 | 22:02 | 17h 27m |
| July | 04:56 | 21:51 | 16h 55m |
| August | 05:50 | 20:54 | 15h 04m |
| September | 06:49 | 19:36 | 12h 47m |
| October | 07:47 | 18:19 | 10h 32m |
| November | 07:51 | 16:13 | 8h 22m |
| December | 08:39 | 15:47 | 7h 07m |
Ayr time compared with the world
| City | Time now | Gap to the UK |
|---|---|---|
| New York | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | --:-- | |
| Chicago | --:-- | |
| Toronto | --:-- | |
| Dubai | --:-- | |
| India (Mumbai) | --:-- | |
| Karachi | --:-- | |
| Singapore | --:-- | |
| Sydney | --:-- | |
| Lagos | --:-- | |
| Johannesburg | --:-- | |
| Paris | --:-- |
Time in nearby cities
Clock change guides
- What Is Daylight Saving Time (DST)? A Plain-English GuideWhat daylight saving time is, how it works in the UK, Europe and the US, why it exists, its history, who uses it and the argument over scrapping it.
- Why Do the Clocks Go Back in October? The Real ReasonThe clocks go back in autumn to return the UK to GMT, so winter mornings are lighter. The history, the rule, what time it happens and what changes for you.
- When Do the Clocks Go Forward Again After Going Back?When the UK clocks go forward again after the autumn change, how long the UK stays on GMT, when evenings get lighter and how to remember to reset your clocks.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ayr in?
Ayr is in the UK time zone. It uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer, the same as the rest of the UK.
When do the clocks change in Ayr?
The clocks go forward at 01:00 on the last Sunday of March and back at 02:00 on the last Sunday of October. In 2026 that is Sunday, 29 March 2026 and Sunday, 25 October 2026.
How much daylight does Ayr get in summer and winter?
Around 17h 29m at the June solstice and 7h 04m at the December solstice, based on its latitude of 55.5 degrees north.
Is Ayr on the same time as London?
Yes. All UK clocks show the same time. Because Ayr is 4.6 degrees west of Greenwich, solar noon here is about 19 minutes after clock noon (GMT), but the clocks do not differ.
When is Burns Night?
On 25 January, Robert Burns's birthday, with suppers across Scotland and around the world.
How far is Ayr from Glasgow?
About 35 miles, or 45 minutes by train.