Current Time in Belfast, United Kingdom
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Monday, November 2, 2026
GMTUTC+0
Belfast time zone
Time Zone
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA: Europe/London
UTC Offset
UTC+0
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 28, 2027
Coordinates
54.60° N, 5.93° W
Sunrise
7:27 AM
Sunset
4:45 PM
Sun times for Nov 2, 2026 (local date) · 9 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast to New York | -5 hours | |
| Belfast to Dubai | +4 hours | |
| Belfast to New Delhi | +5 hours 30 minutes | |
| Belfast to Tokyo | +9 hours | |
| Belfast to Sydney | +11 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Belfast. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Belfast
What time zone is Belfast in?
Belfast is on UK time (IANA time zone Europe/London). It uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) as standard time and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) during daylight saving time.
Does Belfast observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 1:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Belfast and New York?
On Monday, November 2, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind Belfast. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Belfast?
On Monday, November 2, 2026, the sun rises at 7:27 AM and sets at 4:45 PM local time, giving 9 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United Kingdom on the same time as Belfast?
Yes. The United Kingdom uses a single time zone, so Belfast has the same local time as the rest of the country.