Current time in Belfast
United Kingdom
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Time zone
Europe/London
UTC offset
GMT+1
Abbreviation
BST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
54.60, -5.93
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Belfast
Belfast uses Europe/London. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 (BST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Belfast
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +5h |
| London · United Kingdom | Same time |
| Los Angeles · United States | +8h |
| Paris · France | −1h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −3h |
| Mumbai · India | −4h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −8h |
| Sydney · Australia | −9h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Belfast
The longest day brings about 17h 17m of daylight, the shortest about 7h 15m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Belfast in?
- Belfast is in the Europe/London time zone, currently UTC+1 (BST).
- Does Belfast observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Belfast move between UTC+0 and UTC+1 (BST).
- What is the time difference between Belfast and New York?
- Belfast is 5h ahead of New York.