Current Local Time in Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom (GMT)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Belfast follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/LondonData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Belfast
☀️Climate
Oceanic with cool summers (15-18°C) and mild winters (3-8°C). Frequent rainfall year-round.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Belfast Time Zone
Belfast is located in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). As a major metropolitan city in United Kingdom, Belfast serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Belfast is 5 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Belfast, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Cathedral Quarter pubs until late. St George's Market Fri-Sun. local time. Belfast observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Belfast has a population of approximately 0.35M (0.67M in the metro area). The local currency is the British Pound (£). To call Belfast from abroad, use the country code +44 28. The primary language spoken is English, Irish.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Belfast time is 5 hours ahead of New York, and same time as London. This makes Belfast conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Belfast Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/London (UTC+0)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United Kingdom (GB)
- • Coordinates: 54.60°, -5.93°
- • Calling Code: +44 28