Geographic position of Birmingham
Birmingham is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.4814° N, 1.8998° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,842 km (3,630 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,177 km (2,595 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,861 km (9,856 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 129 km (80 mi) west
Birmingham lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Birmingham
With a population of 1,157,603, Birmingham ranks as the 2nd most populous city in United Kingdom, out of 860 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Birmingham
Birmingham Airport (BHX / EGBB) is a major international airport serving Birmingham directly.
Current local time at the airport is 17:33:47.
Daylight saving time changes in Birmingham
Birmingham uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/London. The current local offset is UTC+1 / BST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+0 / GMT to UTC+1 / BST.
- The clock was moved forward from 01:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+1 / BST to UTC+0 / GMT.
- 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: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Birmingham in?
Birmingham follows the Europe/London time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Birmingham at UTC+1.
What time is it in Birmingham right now?
The current local time in Birmingham is 17:33:47 on Tuesday, 01 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+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Birmingham?
Birmingham Airport (BHX) is the airport serving Birmingham. The current local time at the airport is 17:33:47.
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