Current local time in Belfast, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 274,770.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 54°36′N / 5°56′W |
| Population: | 274,770 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Belfast
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Belfast is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Belfast today
| Sunrise: | 08:04 |
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| Sunset: | 18:12 |
| Solar noon: | 13:08 |
| Day length: | 10h 07m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:27 – 18:48 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Belfast
- New York+5 hBelfast is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBelfast is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hBelfast is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Belfast time
What time zone is Belfast in?
Belfast uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Belfast observe daylight saving time?
Belfast is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Belfast and New York?
Right now Belfast is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Belfast and Abuja?
Right now Belfast and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.