Belfast
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About Belfast
Belfast is the capital and main port of Northern Ireland, on the river Lagan. Belfast Lough and the North Channel link it to the open sea. The 2021 census recorded 345,418 people in the city and 704,406 in the wider metropolitan area. It was chartered as an English settlement in 1613. Time in Belfast matches London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July. Clocks spring forward on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October. New York is 5 hours behind in both months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Belfast on UTC+0 or UTC+1?+
Both, depending on the season. Belfast uses UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July because the United Kingdom observes daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Belfast?+
Clocks go forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and go back on the last Sunday of October, the same dates as London.
What is the time difference between Belfast and New York?+
Belfast is always 5 hours ahead of New York. Both places change their clocks in spring and autumn, so the gap is 5 hours in January and in July.
Does Belfast have the same time as London?+
Yes. Belfast and London share the same clock all year, including the switch to UTC+1 in spring and back to UTC+0 in autumn.
What is the population of Belfast?+
The 2021 census recorded 345,418 people in Belfast and 704,406 in the greater metropolitan area. It is the largest city in Northern Ireland and stands on the river Lagan.