Time in Birmingham, United Kingdom now
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UK
Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+1
No DST
Birmingham
England, United Kingdom
29 Jul 2026
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United Kingdom: common questions
What is the current time in Birmingham, United Kingdom?
Birmingham operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) during winter and British Summer Time (BST), which is GMT+1, during summer. To find the current time in Birmingham, add 0 hours to UTC during winter months and 1 hour during summer months.
Does Birmingham, United Kingdom observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Birmingham and the rest of the United Kingdom observe Daylight Saving Time. The clocks go forward 1 hour to British Summer Time (BST, GMT+1) in late March and go back 1 hour to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in late October.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and major world cities?
London (GMT/BST): Birmingham is in the same time zone as London, so there is no time difference between the two cities.
New York (EST/EDT): Birmingham is 5 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 4 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Birmingham is 9 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
New York (EST/EDT): Birmingham is 5 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 4 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Birmingham is 9 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
What are other major cities in United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom's major cities include London (the capital), Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Edinburgh, Bristol, Cardiff, and Belfast. Birmingham is the second-largest city in the UK.
What is Birmingham, United Kingdom known for?
Birmingham is known as the UK's second-largest city and a major industrial center. It's famous for its manufacturing heritage, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Bullring shopping center, and as the birthplace of heavy metal music. The city is also home to several universities and is a major cultural hub.