Current Time in Oban, Scotland
The live time in Oban (Argyll and Bute), with the GMT or BST status, the next clock change and sunrise and sunset through the year.
About time in Oban
Oban is a harbour town on the west coast of Scotland and the main ferry gateway to the Inner Hebrides, with sailings to Mull, Iona, Coll, Tiree and Barra. McCaig's Tower overlooks the town, and the seafood is among the best in Scotland. At 5.5 degrees west of Greenwich, sunset is about 22 minutes later than in London.
The CalMac ferries from Oban run to a timetable that changes by season, and times quoted are in UK local time, including on the days the clocks change. Whisky from the local distillery has been made since 1794.
Oban is about three hours from Glasgow by train and by road, with the line passing through Loch Awe.
- Gateway to Mull, Iona, Coll, Tiree and Barra.
- McCaig's Tower overlooks the harbour.
- Oban Distillery dates from 1794.
About 9,000 people live in Oban. At 56.42 degrees north and 5.47 degrees west of Greenwich, true solar noon here falls about 22 minutes after clock noon. The clock itself always matches the rest of the UK.
Sunrise and sunset in Oban 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 | 08:46 | 16:17 | 7h 31m |
| February | 07:49 | 17:23 | 9h 35m |
| March | 06:38 | 18:24 | 11h 46m |
| April | 06:16 | 20:28 | 14h 13m |
| May | 05:07 | 21:30 | 16h 23m |
| June | 04:31 | 22:13 | 17h 41m |
| July | 04:53 | 22:01 | 17h 08m |
| August | 05:50 | 21:01 | 15h 11m |
| September | 06:52 | 19:40 | 12h 49m |
| October | 07:53 | 18:21 | 10h 28m |
| November | 07:59 | 16:12 | 8h 13m |
| December | 08:49 | 15:43 | 6h 54m |
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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 Oban in?
Oban 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 Oban?
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 Oban get in summer and winter?
Around 17h 44m at the June solstice and 6h 51m at the December solstice, based on its latitude of 56.4 degrees north.
Is Oban on the same time as London?
Yes. All UK clocks show the same time. Because Oban is 5.5 degrees west of Greenwich, solar noon here is about 22 minutes after clock noon (GMT), but the clocks do not differ.
Which islands can you reach from Oban?
Mull, Iona (via Mull), Coll, Tiree, Colonsay, Lismore, Barra and South Uist by ferry.
How long is the ferry to Mull?
About 50 minutes from Oban to Craignure.