Current Date And Time In Giffnock, United Kingdom
Thursday, 13 August 2026
20:44:36 BST
State: Scotland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 12,070
District: East Renfrewshire
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Giffnock, 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 Giffnock — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Giffnock | |
| District / County | East Renfrewshire | |
| State | Scotland | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 12,070 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Scotland | #80 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 | 45 | |
| In Feet | 148 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 55.8 | |
| Longitude | -4.29 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 55.804° N 4.295° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 55° 48' 13" N 4° 17' 42" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 55° 48.22' N 4° 17.69' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Scotland Capital | 70 km East-Northeast of Edinburgh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Laxey, Isle Of Man (175 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:43 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:00 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 17m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Giffnock is a city situated in Scotland, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under East Renfrewshire, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Giffnock 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 Giffnock pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 45 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Giffnock on the map
Giffnock 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 Giffnock 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. › Giffnock exchange rates
To ring a number in Giffnock 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 Giffnock and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Giffnock ranks #80 of 674 cities in Scotland. It lies about 70 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 Giffnock
Giffnock has a recorded population of approximately 12,070 people. That places it #80 of 674 cities with population data in Scotland. Browse more cities in Scotland for comparison.
Giffnock sits within East Renfrewshire, is part of Scotland in United Kingdom. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Giffnock keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:43 AM and sets around 09:00 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Giffnock price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Giffnock currency page.
Giffnock is about 70 km East-Northeast of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. See cities near Giffnock for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Giffnock lands you closest to Laxey, Isle Of Man, about 175 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Giffnock sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
