Current Time in Birmingham
About Birmingham
Birmingham is located in United Kingdom, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a major city with a population of around 1,157,603. It runs on Europe/London time, currently UTC+1:00 relative to UTC. Birmingham observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- Population1,157,603
- Latitude52.4814°
- Longitude-1.8998°
- Time zoneEurope/London
- Current UTC offsetUTC+1:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Birmingham Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Birmingham's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Birmingham
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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United Kingdom National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Mon, May 4 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Mon, May 25 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Mon, Aug 31 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Mon, Dec 28 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Mon, May 3 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Mon, May 31 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Mon, Aug 30 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 27 |
| Boxing Day | Tue, Dec 28 |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Dec 31 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 17 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Mon, May 1 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Mon, May 29 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Mon, Aug 28 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Tue, Dec 26 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 2 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Mon, May 7 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Mon, May 28 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Mon, Aug 27 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Wed, Dec 26 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 22 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Mon, May 6 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Mon, May 27 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Mon, Aug 26 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Thu, Dec 26 |
Daylight Saving Time
Birmingham observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to BST), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to GMT).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Birmingham
What time zone is Birmingham in?
Birmingham, United Kingdom uses the Europe/London time zone. It is currently on BST (UTC+1:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Birmingham observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Birmingham observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to GMT.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Birmingham today?
The sun rises at 7:26 AM and sets at 6:22 PM in Birmingham today, giving 10h 56m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and New York City?
New York City is 5 hours behind Birmingham right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Birmingham?
Birmingham is currently UTC+1:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.