Days in Birmingham are currently getting shorter, about 15 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Birmingham
Birmingham is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.5207° N, 86.8025° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,732 km (2,319 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,287 km (3,907 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,750 km (8,544 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,056 km (5,006 mi) west
Birmingham lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Birmingham
The point on Earth exactly opposite Birmingham is near Perth - when it's noon in Birmingham, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Birmingham
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Birmingham
Birmingham is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Birmingham is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Birmingham
In Birmingham, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 22m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 55m, a difference of roughly 4h 27m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Birmingham's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Birmingham at 33.52° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Birmingham
With a population of 196,357, Birmingham ranks as the 140th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Birmingham
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM / KBHM) is a major international airport serving Birmingham directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:24:07.
Daylight saving time changes in Birmingham
Birmingham uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Birmingham
Business hours in Birmingham (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Birmingham
Compare time in Birmingham with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Birmingham
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Birmingham in?
Birmingham follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Birmingham at UTC-5.
What time is it in Birmingham right now?
The current local time in Birmingham is 09:24:07 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Birmingham observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Birmingham is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Birmingham?
Birmingham is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Birmingham?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the airport serving Birmingham. The current local time at the airport is 09:24:07.
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