Current Time in Fort William, Scotland
The live time in Fort William (Highland), with the GMT or BST status, the next clock change and sunrise and sunset through the year.
About time in Fort William
Fort William lies at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK at 1,345 metres, and is the end of the West Highland Way. The Jacobite steam train, which crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, starts here. At about 5.1 degrees west of Greenwich, the sun rises and sets roughly 20 minutes later than in London.
The town is a base for walkers, climbers and skiers, with Nevis Range just outside. In summer the long evenings allow hikes to start late, and sunset after 22:00 BST is common in June.
The West Highland Line from Glasgow is one of the great railway journeys of the UK, and a sleeper train links the town with London Euston overnight.
- Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain, is nearby.
- The Jacobite steam train starts here.
- The Caledonian Sleeper stops at Fort William.
About 10,000 people live in Fort William. At 56.82 degrees north and 5.11 degrees west of Greenwich, true solar noon here falls about 20 minutes after clock noon. The clock itself always matches the rest of the UK.
Sunrise and sunset in Fort William 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 | 08:47 | 16:13 | 7h 26m |
| February | 07:49 | 17:21 | 9h 32m |
| March | 06:37 | 18:22 | 11h 46m |
| April | 06:13 | 20:28 | 14h 15m |
| May | 05:03 | 21:30 | 16h 27m |
| June | 04:27 | 22:14 | 17h 48m |
| July | 04:49 | 22:02 | 17h 14m |
| August | 05:47 | 21:01 | 15h 14m |
| September | 06:50 | 19:39 | 12h 49m |
| October | 07:52 | 18:19 | 10h 27m |
| November | 08:00 | 16:09 | 8h 09m |
| December | 08:51 | 15:39 | 6h 49m |
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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 Fort William in?
Fort William 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 Fort William?
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 Fort William get in summer and winter?
Around 17h 50m at the June solstice and 6h 45m at the December solstice, based on its latitude of 56.8 degrees north.
Is Fort William on the same time as London?
Yes. All UK clocks show the same time. Because Fort William is 5.1 degrees west of Greenwich, solar noon here is about 20 minutes after clock noon (GMT), but the clocks do not differ.
How high is Ben Nevis?
1,345 metres (4,413 feet), the highest mountain in the British Isles.
How long is the train from Glasgow to Fort William?
About 3 hours 45 minutes on the West Highland Line.