Current Date And Time In Ayr, United Kingdom
Sunday, 26 July 2026
17:59:03 BST
State: Scotland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 46,260
District: South Ayrshire
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ayr, a city in Scotland, United Kingdom in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ayr — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ayr | |
| District / County | South Ayrshire | |
| State | Scotland | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 46,260 | |
| Area | 17.90 km² (6.91 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Scotland | #17 of 674 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 | 13 | |
| In Feet | 43 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 55.46 | |
| Longitude | -4.63 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 55.463° N 4.634° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 55° 27' 46" N 4° 38' 2" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 55° 27.76' N 4° 38.04' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Scotland Capital | 105 km East-Northeast of Edinburgh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Laxey, Isle Of Man (137 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:12 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:37 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 24m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | G84 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1205-01-01 |
Ayr is a city situated in Scotland, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under South Ayrshire, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ayr 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 Scotland
The latitude and longitude of Ayr pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 13 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ayr on the map
Ayr 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 Ayr 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. › Ayr exchange rates
To ring a number in Ayr 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 Ayr and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ayr ranks #17 of 674 cities in Scotland. It lies about 105 km East-Northeast of Edinburgh, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Scotland market. › Cities near Ayr
Ayr has a recorded population of approximately 46,260 people. That places it #17 of 674 cities with population data in Scotland. Browse more cities in Scotland for comparison.
Ayr spans approximately 17.90 square kilometers (6.91 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Ayr sits within South Ayrshire, is part of Scotland in United Kingdom. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Ayr keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:12 AM and sets around 09:37 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ayr price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Ayr currency page.
Ayr is about 105 km East-Northeast of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. See cities near Ayr for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ayr lands you closest to Laxey, Isle Of Man, about 137 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ayr sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
