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Forres, Scotland, United Kingdom – United Kingdom Flag

Current Date And Time In Forres, United Kingdom

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:44:20 BST
State: Scotland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 9,900
District: Moray

🌎 Forres, Scotland, United Kingdom – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Forres, 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 Forres — 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

Forres, Scotland Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameForres
District / CountyMoray
StateScotland
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population9,900
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Scotland#96 of 674 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 Meter11
In Feet36
GPS Coordinates
Latitude57.61
Longitude-3.62
Decimal Degrees (DD)57.61° N 3.621° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)57° 36' 36" N 3° 37' 16" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)57° 36.6' N 3° 37.27' W
Location Context
Distance to Scotland Capital186 km South of Edinburgh
Nearest City in Another CountryGreencastle, Ireland (338 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+00:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+01:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:29 AM
Sunset🌅 09:10 PM
Day Length15h 41m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP CodeIV36
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/London
Neighbouring Countries
States By Alphabets
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Forres – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Forres, Scotland

Forres is a city situated in Scotland, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Moray, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Forres as a Populated Place. 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Forres

The latitude and longitude of Forres pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 11 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Forres on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Forres

Forres 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 Forres

Payments and pricing in Forres 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. › Forres exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Forres

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

📊 Forres's Standing Within Scotland

By recorded population, Forres ranks #96 of 674 cities in Scotland. It lies about 186 km South of Edinburgh, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Scotland market. › Cities near Forres

📊 How This Forres Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Forres 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 Forres to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Scotland market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Forres. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Forres

👥 What is the population of Forres?

Forres has a recorded population of approximately 9,900 people. That places it #96 of 674 cities with population data in Scotland. Browse more cities in Scotland for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Forres in?

Forres sits within Moray, is part of Scotland in United Kingdom. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Forres in?

Forres keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:29 AM and sets around 09:10 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Forres?

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

📍 How far is Forres from the state capital?

Forres is about 186 km South of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. See cities near Forres for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Forres lands you closest to Greencastle, Ireland, about 338 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Forres sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.