What time is it in Belfast right now?

Belfast is on Europe/London, currently UTC+1. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Belfast in?

Belfast uses the IANA time zone Europe/London, which is UTC+1 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Belfast observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+0.

What time do the sun rise and set in Belfast today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:29 AM and sets at about 9:29 PM local time in Belfast, giving roughly 16h 0m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:30 PM.

United Kingdom · Northern Ireland

Current local time in Belfast

Belfast keeps time on the Europe/London zone, currently UTC+1. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Belfast, Northern Ireland

10:14

Sat, Jul 25UTC+1

Belfast time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Europe/London
Current UTC offset: UTC+1
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+0
Country: United Kingdom
Region: Northern Ireland
Coordinates: 54.60°, -5.93°
Population: 348,005
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Belfast today

Computed from Belfast's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:29 AM
Sunset: 9:29 PM
Solar noon: 1:30 PM
Day length: 16h 0m
Civil dawn: 4:34 AM
Civil dusk: 10:24 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:17 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:41 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Belfast time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Belfast is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	8h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	same time
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	3h behind
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	8h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Belfast time

Scheduling across Europe/London is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Belfast and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Europe/London.Track clock changesSee exactly when Belfast next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Belfast beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Belfast offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Europe/London baked in, not guessed.

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Belfasttime — questions & answers

What time is it in Belfast right now?: Belfast is on Europe/London, currently UTC+1. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Belfast in?: Belfast uses the IANA time zone Europe/London, which is UTC+1 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Belfast observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+0.
What time do the sun rise and set in Belfast today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:29 AM and sets at about 9:29 PM local time in Belfast, giving roughly 16h 0m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:30 PM.