Current Date And Time In Gretna, United Kingdom
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:45:24 BST
State: Scotland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 3,110
District: Dumfries and Galloway
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gretna, 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 Gretna — 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
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Gretna | |
| District / County | Dumfries and Galloway | |
| State | Scotland | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,110 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Scotland | #258 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 | 17 | |
| In Feet | 56 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 54.99 | |
| Longitude | -3.07 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 54.994° N 3.066° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 54° 59' 38" N 3° 3' 57" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 54° 59.63' N 3° 3.96' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Scotland Capital | 107 km North of Edinburgh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Laxey, Isle Of Man (121 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:37 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:57 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 19m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London |
Gretna is a city situated in Scotland, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Dumfries and Galloway, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Gretna 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 Gretna pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 17 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gretna on the map
Gretna 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 Gretna 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. › Gretna exchange rates
To ring a number in Gretna 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 Gretna and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Gretna ranks #258 of 674 cities in Scotland. It lies about 107 km North of Edinburgh, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Scotland market. › Cities near Gretna
Gretna has a recorded population of approximately 3,110 people. That places it #258 of 674 cities with population data in Scotland. Browse more cities in Scotland for comparison.
Gretna sits within Dumfries and Galloway, is part of Scotland in United Kingdom. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Gretna keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:37 AM and sets around 08:57 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Gretna price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Gretna currency page.
Gretna is about 107 km North of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. See cities near Gretna for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Gretna lands you closest to Laxey, Isle Of Man, about 121 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gretna sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
