James McLay, 45, (pictured) was last seen at home by a family member at about 2pm on Sunday.
Police community safety officer Jamie Dunlop said: "Mr McLay has now been found safe and well."
Ayrshire Police launched a huge social media appeal to help track him yesterday.
Inspector John Hamilton, of Ayrshire Division, said his disappearance was "out of character."
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