Current time in Birmingham
United Kingdom
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Time zone
Europe/London
UTC offset
GMT+1
Abbreviation
BST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
52.49, -1.89
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Birmingham
Birmingham 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 Birmingham
| 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 Birmingham
The longest day brings about 16h 50m of daylight, the shortest about 7h 39m.
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Birmingham in?
- Birmingham is in the Europe/London time zone, currently UTC+1 (BST).
- Does Birmingham observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Birmingham move between UTC+0 and UTC+1 (BST).
- What is the time difference between Birmingham and New York?
- Birmingham is 5h ahead of New York.