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Portsoy, Scotland, United Kingdom – United Kingdom Flag

Current Date And Time In Portsoy, United Kingdom

Thursday, 13 August 2026
16:23:08 BST
State: Scotland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 1,730
District: Aberdeenshire

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Portsoy, 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 Portsoy — 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

Portsoy, Scotland Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePortsoy
District / CountyAberdeenshire
StateScotland
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,730
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Scotland#380 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 Meter24
In Feet79
GPS Coordinates
Latitude57.68
Longitude-2.69
Decimal Degrees (DD)57.681° N 2.69° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)57° 40' 53" N 2° 41' 22" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)57° 40.89' N 2° 41.37' W
Location Context
Distance to Scotland Capital195 km South of Edinburgh
Nearest City in Another CountryGreencastle, Ireland (382 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+00:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+01:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:29 AM
Sunset🌅 09:02 PM
Day Length15h 32m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP CodeAB45
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/London
Neighbouring Countries
States By Alphabets
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Portsoy – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Portsoy, Scotland

Portsoy is a city situated in Scotland, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Aberdeenshire, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Portsoy 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 Portsoy

The latitude and longitude of Portsoy pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 24 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Portsoy on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Portsoy

Portsoy 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 Portsoy

Payments and pricing in Portsoy 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. › Portsoy exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Portsoy

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

📊 Portsoy's Standing Within Scotland

By recorded population, Portsoy ranks #380 of 674 cities in Scotland. It lies about 195 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 Portsoy

📊 How This Portsoy Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Portsoy 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 Portsoy 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 Portsoy. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Portsoy

👥 What is the population of Portsoy?

Portsoy has a recorded population of approximately 1,730 people. That places it #380 of 674 cities with population data in Scotland. Browse more cities in Scotland for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Portsoy in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Portsoy in?

Portsoy keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:29 AM and sets around 09:02 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Portsoy?

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

📍 How far is Portsoy from the state capital?

Portsoy is about 195 km South of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. See cities near Portsoy for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Portsoy lands you closest to Greencastle, Ireland, about 382 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Portsoy sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.