Current local time in Birkenhead, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Birkenhead
Birkenhead, Wirral, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 325,264.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Wirral |
| Coordinates: | 53°24′N / 3°01′W |
| Population: | 325,264 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Birkenhead
| 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
Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead today
| Sunrise: | 07:50 |
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| Sunset: | 18:03 |
| Solar noon: | 12:56 |
| Day length: | 10h 12m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:14 – 18:38 |
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 Birkenhead
- New York+5 hBirkenhead is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBirkenhead is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hBirkenhead is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Birkenhead time
What time zone is Birkenhead in?
Birkenhead uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Birkenhead observe daylight saving time?
Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead and New York?
Right now Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead and Abuja?
Right now Birkenhead 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.