City in West Midlands

Current Local Time in Birmingham

Current local time and time zone in Birmingham, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌧️ 47°F now🕔 8:43 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 1.2 million

Current local time in Birmingham

8:43 PM
Friday, October 23, 2026
Time zoneEurope/London
UTC offsetUTC+01:00
UTC now7:43 PM
Sunrise7:47 AM
Sunset5:55 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:47 AM
Sunset5:55 PM
Daylight10h 8m
Solar noon12:51 PM
Golden hour (am)7:47 AM - 8:47 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:55 PM - 5:55 PM
Blue hour (am)7:17 AM - 7:47 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:55 PM - 6:25 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 90%
Moonrise4:35 PM
Moonset4:25 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Birmingham

TypeCity
CountyWest Midlands
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates52°29′10.3″N 1°53′25.4″W (52.4862, -1.8904)
Population1.150.000
Known forcanals and the Jewellery Quarter
Local time8:43 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Birmingham is a city in West Midlands. Birmingham is known for canals and the Jewellery Quarter. It has a population of about 1.2 million.

Right now it is 47°F (9°C) in Birmingham with heavy drizzle. It feels like 37°F. Today runs from 44°F to 52°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4/10 - marginal.

The best time to visit Birmingham is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 93 mi away. Nearby highlights include Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Snowdonia National Park and British Museum.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 52°F is 4.9°F below the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Birmingham today at 7.9/10. Gusts to 45 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 52°29′10.3″N 1°53′25.4″W (52.4862, -1.8904)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Birmingham?

Birmingham is a city in West Midlands. Its coordinates are 52.4862, -1.8904. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Birmingham right now?

It is currently 47°F (9°C) with heavy drizzle. Humidity is 86% and wind is 22 mph.

When is the best time to visit Birmingham?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Birmingham, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Birmingham in?

Birmingham observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 8:43 PM.

How many people live in Birmingham?

Birmingham has a population of approximately 1.2 million.

What is the nearest airport to Birmingham?

The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 93 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 117 mi away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 193 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Birmingham?

Popular options include Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Snowdonia National Park, British Museum, River Thames and Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 23, 2026 at 8:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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