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: BST
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
Local time in Birkenhead runs on a UTC+00:00 offset (Europe/London). Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Today runs to about 15 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. At about 22 m, Birkenhead is practically at sea level. London is the nearest major hub, roughly 286 km distant. Birkenhead ranks among the biggest cities in the United Kingdom, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Birkenhead at 05:59 and sets at 20:31, giving 14h 32m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Birkenhead
Daylight Hours in Birkenhead
Birkenhead gets 14h 32m of daylight today. Sunrise in Birkenhead is at 05:59 and sunset in Birkenhead is at 20:31.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 29m near the December solstice to 17h 00m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Birkenhead and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Birkenhead's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
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Prayer Times in Birkenhead
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 19 Aug ● | 03:21 | 05:58 | 13:15 | 17:13 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 03:25 | 06:00 | 13:15 | 17:12 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 03:29 | 06:01 | 13:15 | 17:10 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 03:32 | 06:03 | 13:15 | 17:09 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 03:35 | 06:05 | 13:14 | 17:08 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 03:38 | 06:07 | 13:14 | 17:07 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 03:42 | 06:08 | 13:14 | 17:05 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Birkenhead
Sunrise
in Birkenhead
↑
5:59 AM
Sunset
in Birkenhead
↓
8:31 PM
Day Length
14h 32m
Dawn
in Birkenhead
5:19 AM
Dusk
in Birkenhead
9:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Birkenhead
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
46.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 16:04
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:11
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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 19:10 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Birkenhead follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Birkenhead in?
Birkenhead uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). 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+01:00 right now. To convert UTC to Birkenhead local time, shift the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Birkenhead on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of August 19, 2026, Birkenhead has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Birkenhead today?
Birkenhead sees sunrise at 05:59 and sunset at 20:31 today, giving 14h 32m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Birkenhead tonight?
Tonight the moon over Birkenhead is in its First Quarter phase, lit 46.7%.
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.