Current Time in Birkenhead, United Kingdom
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
BSTUTC+1
Birkenhead 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
53.39° N, 3.01° W
Sunrise
6:52 AM
Sunset
7:18 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead to New York | -5 hours | |
| Birkenhead to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Birkenhead to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Birkenhead to Tokyo | +8 hours | |
| Birkenhead to Sydney | +9 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Birkenhead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Birkenhead
What time zone is Birkenhead in?
Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind Birkenhead. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Birkenhead?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 7:18 PM local time, giving 12 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United Kingdom on the same time as Birkenhead?
Yes. The United Kingdom uses a single time zone, so Birkenhead has the same local time as the rest of the country.