Current Date And Time In Galashiels, United Kingdom
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:29:40 BST
State: Scotland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 10,060
District: The Scottish Borders
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Galashiels, 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 Galashiels — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Galashiels | |
| District / County | The Scottish Borders | |
| State | Scotland | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 10,060 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Scotland | #95 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 | 119 | |
| In Feet | 390 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 55.61 | |
| Longitude | -2.81 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 55.615° N 2.807° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 55° 36' 52" N 2° 48' 25" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 55° 36.87' N 2° 48.42' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Scotland Capital | 45 km North-Northwest of Edinburgh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Laxey, Isle Of Man (184 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:36 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:56 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 20m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | TD1 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Galashiels is a city situated in Scotland, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under The Scottish Borders, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Galashiels 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
The latitude and longitude of Galashiels pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 119 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Galashiels on the map
Galashiels 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 Galashiels 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. › Galashiels exchange rates
To ring a number in Galashiels 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 Galashiels and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Galashiels ranks #95 of 674 cities in Scotland. It lies about 45 km North-Northwest of Edinburgh, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Scotland market. › Cities near Galashiels
Galashiels has a recorded population of approximately 10,060 people. That places it #95 of 674 cities with population data in Scotland. Browse more cities in Scotland for comparison.
Galashiels sits within The Scottish Borders, is part of Scotland in United Kingdom. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Galashiels keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:36 AM and sets around 08:56 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Galashiels price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Galashiels currency page.
Galashiels is about 45 km North-Northwest of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. See cities near Galashiels for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Galashiels lands you closest to Laxey, Isle Of Man, about 184 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Galashiels sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
