Time Now in Birkenhead, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 53.39° N, 3.01° W
Elevation: 22 m above sea level
Population rank: #16 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: England
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m 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
Birkenhead is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (BST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Birkenhead, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Birkenhead
Daylight Hours in Birkenhead
Birkenhead gets 16h 51m of daylight today. Sunrise in Birkenhead is at 04:50 and sunset in Birkenhead is at 21:41.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 29m near the December solstice to 17h 00m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Birkenhead
What is the current local time in Birkenhead?
The live local time in Birkenhead is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Birkenhead currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Birkenhead in?
Birkenhead uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Birkenhead observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Birkenhead is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Birkenhead's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Birkenhead.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Jul ● | 01:16 | 04:50 | 13:16 | 17:41 | 21:42 | 23:12 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 01:16 | 04:51 | 13:16 | 17:41 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 01:16 | 04:52 | 13:16 | 17:41 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 01:16 | 04:53 | 13:16 | 17:41 | 21:40 | 23:10 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 01:17 | 04:54 | 13:17 | 17:41 | 21:39 | 23:09 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 01:17 | 04:55 | 13:17 | 17:41 | 21:39 | 23:09 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 01:17 | 04:56 | 13:17 | 17:41 | 21:38 | 23:08 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Birkenhead
Sunrise
in Birkenhead
↑
4:50 AM
Sunset
in Birkenhead
↓
9:41 PM
Day Length
16h 50m
Dawn
in Birkenhead
3:58 AM
Dusk
in Birkenhead
10:33 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Birkenhead
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
84.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 09:31
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Distances & Clock Changes in Birkenhead
How Far Is Birkenhead From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 286 km | SE (136deg) |
| Paris | 627 km | SE (141deg) |
| Moscow | 2,594 km | ENE (68deg) |
| New York | 5,323 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Dubai | 5,702 km | E (99deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,387 km | E (89deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,471 km | NW (309deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,478 km | NNE (30deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Birkenhead?
Birkenhead next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Birkenhead's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Birkenhead and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.4deg S, 177.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Birkenhead
What time is it in Birkenhead right now?
The current local time in Birkenhead is 05:59 on Saturday, July 04, 2026. Birkenhead follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Birkenhead in?
Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead?
Birkenhead is UTC+00:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Birkenhead local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Birkenhead on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Birkenhead is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Birkenhead today?
Today in Birkenhead: sunrise is at 04:50 and sunset is at 21:41, giving 16h 50m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Birkenhead tonight?
The moon phase over Birkenhead tonight is Waning Gibbous with 84.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Birkenhead?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Birkenhead, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.