Current local time in Belfast, United Kingdom
The live clock above shows the time in Belfast. Belfast is in the Europe/London time zone, UTC+1 right now (BST).
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Region | Belfast |
| Population | about 363,000 |
| Coordinates | 54.60° N, 5.96° W |
| Time zone | Europe/London |
| Abbreviation | GMT / BST |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 (winter) / UTC+1 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Belfast uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+0 (GMT) and UTC+1 (BST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:26 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 4:47 AM | 10:03 PM | 17 h 16 min |
| September equinox | 7:08 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 15 min |
| December solstice | 8:44 AM | 3:59 PM | 7 h 14 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Belfast at about 12:32 PM in mid-January, and about 1:29 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 24 minutes ahead of the sun, because Belfast sits at 6.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Belfast time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Belfast |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind | |
| Paris | 1 hour ahead | |
| Dubai | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 3 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 5.5 hours ahead in Jan, 4.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Belfast |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin, Ireland | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Glasgow | 178 km (111 mi) | same time |
| Blackpool | 208 km (129 mi) | same time |
| Edinburgh | 229 km (143 mi) | same time |
| Liverpool | 238 km (148 mi) | same time |
| Manchester | 271 km (169 mi) | same time |
| Dundee | 279 km (173 mi) | same time |
| Newcastle | 283 km (176 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United Kingdom
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Leeds
- Sheffield
- Glasgow
- Liverpool
- Cardiff
- Nottingham
- Newcastle
- Bristol
- Edinburgh
- Leicester
- Bradford
- Southend-on-Sea
- Southampton
- Coventry
- Stoke
Questions people ask
What time zone is Belfast in?
Belfast is in the Europe/London time zone, UTC+0, or UTC+1 during daylight saving time.
Does Belfast have daylight saving time?
Belfast uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+0 (GMT) and UTC+1 (BST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Belfast when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Belfast's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 24 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).