Current Date And Time In Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:28:05 BST
State: Northern Ireland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 29,208
District: Mid and East Antrim
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Carrickfergus, 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 Carrickfergus — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Carrickfergus | |
| District / County | Mid and East Antrim | |
| State | Northern Ireland | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 29,208 | |
| Area | 12.24 km² (4.73 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Northern Ireland | #11 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 | 7 | |
| In Feet | 23 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 54.72 | |
| Longitude | -5.81 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 54.716° N 5.806° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 54° 42' 57" N 5° 48' 21" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 54° 42.95' N 5° 48.35' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Northern Ireland Capital | 15 km South-Southwest of Belfast | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Downpatrick, Ireland (43 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:51 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:04 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 13m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | BT38 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 7 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Carrickfergus on the map
Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus 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. › Carrickfergus exchange rates
To ring a number in Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Carrickfergus ranks #11 of 116 cities in Northern Ireland. It lies about 15 km South-Southwest 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 Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus has a recorded population of approximately 29,208 people. That places it #11 of 116 cities with population data in Northern Ireland. Browse more cities in Northern Ireland for comparison.
Carrickfergus spans approximately 12.24 square kilometers (4.73 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Carrickfergus sits within Mid and East Antrim, is part of Northern Ireland in United Kingdom. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Carrickfergus keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:51 AM and sets around 09:04 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Carrickfergus price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Carrickfergus currency page.
Carrickfergus is about 15 km South-Southwest of Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. See cities near Carrickfergus for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Carrickfergus lands you closest to Downpatrick, Ireland, about 43 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Carrickfergus sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
