Time Now in Belfast, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 54.6° N, 5.93° W
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #13 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: Northern Ireland
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: BST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: BST
Belfast keeps its clocks on UTC+00:00, in the Europe/London time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today brings about 16 hours of daylight, one of the longest stretches of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Belfast lies barely above sea level, at roughly 7 m. The nearest big city, London, is a distant 518 km away. As one of the United Kingdom's largest cities, Belfast is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Today Belfast sees 16h 23m between a 05:18 sunrise and a 21:41 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Belfast
Daylight Hours in Belfast
Belfast gets 16h 23m of daylight today. Sunrise in Belfast is at 05:18 and sunset in Belfast is at 21:41.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 14m near the December solstice to 17h 16m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Belfast and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Belfast right now.
Other Cities in United Kingdom with Local Time
Cities Sharing Belfast's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Belfast.
Weather in Belfast
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Prayer Times in Belfast
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 22 Jul ● | 01:30 | 05:17 | 13:30 | 17:50 | 21:42 | 23:12 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:30 | 05:19 | 13:30 | 17:50 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 01:30 | 05:20 | 13:30 | 17:49 | 21:39 | 23:09 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 01:30 | 05:22 | 13:30 | 17:49 | 21:38 | 23:08 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 01:30 | 05:23 | 13:30 | 17:48 | 21:36 | 23:06 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 01:30 | 05:25 | 13:30 | 17:47 | 21:34 | 23:04 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 01:30 | 05:27 | 13:30 | 17:47 | 21:33 | 23:03 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Belfast
Sunrise
in Belfast
↑
5:18 AM
Sunset
in Belfast
↓
9:41 PM
Day Length
16h 23m
Dawn
in Belfast
4:27 AM
Dusk
in Belfast
10:31 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Belfast
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
55.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 16:07
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:52
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Distances & Clock Changes in Belfast
How Far Is Belfast From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 518 km | SE (129deg) |
| Paris | 855 km | SE (135deg) |
| Moscow | 2,722 km | ENE (69deg) |
| New York | 5,106 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Dubai | 5,911 km | E (98deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,575 km | E (88deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,238 km | NW (307deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,451 km | NNE (27deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Belfast?
Belfast next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Belfast's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Belfast and you would surface in the open ocean, near 54.6deg S, 174.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Belfast
What time is it in Belfast right now?
The current local time in Belfast is 01:51 on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Belfast follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Belfast in?
Belfast uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Belfast?
Is Belfast on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of July 22, 2026, Belfast has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Belfast today?
Today in Belfast: sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset is at 21:41, giving 16h 23m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Belfast tonight?
Tonight the moon over Belfast is in its First Quarter phase, lit 55.8%.
What is solar time in Belfast?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Belfast, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.