Current Date And Time In Ballymena, United Kingdom
Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:59:03 BST
State: Northern Ireland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 28,932
District: Mid and East Antrim
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ballymena, a city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ballymena — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ballymena | |
| District / County | Mid and East Antrim | |
| State | Northern Ireland | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 28,932 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Northern Ireland | #12 of 116 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Pound Sterling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | GBP | |
| Symbol | £ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +44 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .uk | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 49 | |
| In Feet | 161 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 54.86 | |
| Longitude | -6.28 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 54.864° N 6.276° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 54° 51' 49" N 6° 16' 35" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 54° 51.81' N 6° 16.58' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Northern Ireland Capital | 37 km Southeast of Belfast | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Co Tyrone, Ireland (41 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:54 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:05 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 10m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Ballymena is a city situated in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Mid and East Antrim, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ballymena as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Northern Ireland
The latitude and longitude of Ballymena pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 49 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ballymena on the map
Ballymena runs on UTC +00:00, shifting to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Ballymena run on Pound Sterling (GBP), shown with the symbol £. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Ballymena exchange rates
To ring a number in Ballymena from outside United Kingdom, dial +44 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Ballymena and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ballymena ranks #12 of 116 cities in Northern Ireland. It lies about 37 km Southeast of Belfast, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Northern Ireland market. › Cities near Ballymena
Ballymena has a recorded population of approximately 28,932 people. That places it #12 of 116 cities with population data in Northern Ireland. Browse more cities in Northern Ireland for comparison.
Ballymena sits within Mid and East Antrim, is part of Northern Ireland in United Kingdom. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Ballymena keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:54 AM and sets around 09:05 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ballymena price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Ballymena currency page.
Ballymena is about 37 km Southeast of Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. See cities near Ballymena for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ballymena lands you closest to Co Tyrone, Ireland, about 41 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ballymena sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
