Current local time in Birmingham, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 984,333.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 52°29′N / 1°54′W |
| Population: | 984,333 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Birmingham
| 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
Birmingham 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 Birmingham today
| Sunrise: | 07:43 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 12:52 |
| Day length: | 10h 16m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:09 – 18:35 |
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 Birmingham
- New York+5 hBirmingham is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBirmingham is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hBirmingham is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Birmingham time
What time zone is Birmingham in?
Birmingham uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Birmingham observe daylight saving time?
Birmingham 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 Birmingham and New York?
Right now Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Abuja?
Right now Birmingham 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.