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Derry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom – United Kingdom Flag

Current Date And Time In Derry, United Kingdom

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:37:58 BST
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 83,652
District: Derry City and Strabane

🌎 Derry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Derry, 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 Derry — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Derry, Northern Ireland Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameDerry
District / CountyDerry City and Strabane
StateNorthern Ireland
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population83,652
Area387.00 km² (149.42 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Northern Ireland#3 of 116 cities with population data
Currency
NamePound Sterling
Code ISO-4217GBP
Symbol£
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+44
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.uk
Elevation
In Meter24
In Feet79
GPS Coordinates
Latitude55
Longitude-7.31
Decimal Degrees (DD)54.998° N 7.309° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)54° 59' 53" N 7° 18' 34" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)54° 59.89' N 7° 18.56' W
Location Context
Distance to Northern Ireland Capital99 km East-Southeast of Belfast
Nearest City in Another CountryKildrum, Ireland (7 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+00:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+01:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:56 AM
Sunset🌅 09:12 PM
Day Length15h 15m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP CodeBT47
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/London
Neighbouring Countries
States By Alphabets
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Derry – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Derry, Northern Ireland

Derry is a city situated in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Derry City and Strabane, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Derry 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Derry

The latitude and longitude of Derry pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 24 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Derry on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Derry

Derry 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

💰 Currency Used in Derry

Payments and pricing in Derry 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. › Derry exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Derry

To ring a number in Derry 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 Derry and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Derry's Standing Within Northern Ireland

By recorded population, Derry ranks #3 of 116 cities in Northern Ireland. It lies about 99 km East-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 Derry

📊 How This Derry Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Derry into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Derry to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Northern Ireland market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Derry. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Derry

👥 What is the population of Derry?

Derry has a recorded population of approximately 83,652 people. That places it #3 of 116 cities with population data in Northern Ireland. Browse more cities in Northern Ireland for comparison.

📐 How large is Derry in square kilometers?

Derry spans approximately 387.00 square kilometers (149.42 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Derry in?

Derry sits within Derry City and Strabane, is part of Northern Ireland in United Kingdom. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Derry in?

Derry keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:56 AM and sets around 09:12 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Derry?

Businesses and shops in Derry price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Derry currency page.

📍 How far is Derry from the state capital?

Derry is about 99 km East-Southeast of Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. See cities near Derry for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Derry lands you closest to Kildrum, Ireland, about 7 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Derry sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.