Current local time in Birmingham, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Birmingham
Birmingham, Michigan, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Detroit), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 20,857.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Michigan |
| Coordinates: | 42°33′N / 83°13′W |
| Population: | 20,857 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Birmingham
| IANA time zone: | America/Detroit |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in United States: | 29 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Birmingham is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Birmingham today
| Sunrise: | 07:56 |
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| Sunset: | 18:37 |
| Solar noon: | 13:17 |
| Day length: | 10h 40m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:28 – 19:05 |
Calculated for 2026-10-24 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Birmingham
- London−5 hBirmingham is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeBirmingham is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hBirmingham is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Birmingham time
What time zone is Birmingham in?
Birmingham uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Birmingham observe daylight saving time?
Birmingham is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and London?
Right now Birmingham is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and New York?
Right now Birmingham and New York are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.