Time in Belfast
United Kingdom
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- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Daylight
The basics
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
- IANA zone
Europe/London- UTC offset
- UTC+01:00, when standard time applies
- Against Dublin
- Same time
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Longest day
- 17h 17m of daylight, around the June solstice
- Shortest day
- 7h 15m of daylight
- Coordinates
- 54.60°N, 5.96°W
The next clock change in Belfast
The clocks go back on Sunday 25 October 2026, when 02:00 becomes 01:00 and everyone gains an hour.
| Date | Clocks go | Local time becomes |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2026 | back | 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 28 Mar 2027 | forward | 01:00 → 02:00 |
| 31 Oct 2027 | back | 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 26 Mar 2028 | forward | 01:00 → 02:00 |
| 29 Oct 2028 | back | 02:00 → 01:00 |
Questions
What time is it in Belfast right now?
Belfast keeps Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+01:00). Belfast is on the same time as Ireland. The clock at the top of this page shows the current time, read live from your device.
How many hours ahead is Belfast from Ireland?
Belfast is on the same time as Ireland.
Does Belfast change its clocks?
Yes. Belfast observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back on Sunday 25 October 2026, when 02:00 becomes 01:00.