Current Time in Birmingham, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 52.48° N, 1.9° W
Elevation: 149 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 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
Daylight Hours in Birmingham
Birmingham gets 16h 45m of daylight today — sunrise is at 04:45 and sunset is at 21:30.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 39m near the December solstice to 16h 49m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Birmingham and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Birmingham right now.
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Cities Sharing Birmingham's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Birmingham.
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Prayer Times in Birmingham
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 01:07 | 04:44 | 13:07 | 17:31 | 21:29 | 22:59 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:07 | 04:44 | 13:07 | 17:31 | 21:30 | 23:00 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:07 | 04:44 | 13:07 | 17:32 | 21:31 | 23:01 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 01:08 | 04:44 | 13:08 | 17:32 | 21:31 | 23:01 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 01:08 | 04:44 | 13:08 | 17:32 | 21:32 | 23:02 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 01:08 | 04:44 | 13:08 | 17:33 | 21:32 | 23:02 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 01:08 | 04:44 | 13:08 | 17:33 | 21:33 | 23:03 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Birmingham
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Moon Phases & Times for Birmingham
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How Far Is Birmingham From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 163 km | SE (131deg) |
| Paris | 502 km | SE (142deg) |
| Moscow | 2,565 km | ENE (66deg) |
| New York | 5,422 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Dubai | 5,612 km | E (100deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,314 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,593 km | NW (310deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,499 km | SW (220deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Birmingham?
Birmingham next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Birmingham's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Birmingham and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.5deg S, 178.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Birmingham
What time is it in Birmingham right now?
The current local time in Birmingham is 03:54 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Birmingham follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Birmingham in?
Birmingham 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 Birmingham?
Birmingham is UTC+00:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Birmingham local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Birmingham on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Birmingham is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Birmingham today?
Today in Birmingham: sunrise is at 04:45 and sunset is at 21:30, giving 16h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Birmingham tonight?
The moon phase over Birmingham tonight is Waning Crescent with 13.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Birmingham?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Birmingham, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.