Current Time in Belfast, United Kingdom
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
BSTUTC+1
Belfast time zone
Time Zone
British Summer Time (BST)
IANA: Europe/London
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (BST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
54.60° N, 5.93° W
Sunrise
7:03 AM
Sunset
7:30 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 27 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast to New York | -5 hours | |
| Belfast to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Belfast to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Belfast to Tokyo | +8 hours | |
| Belfast to Sydney | +9 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 Saturday, September 19, 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 Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 7:30 PM local time, giving 12 hours 27 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.