Current local time in Bolton, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Bolton
Bolton, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 141,331.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 53°35′N / 2°26′W |
| Population: | 141,331 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Bolton
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Bolton is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Bolton today
| Sunrise: | 07:50 |
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| Sunset: | 17:58 |
| Solar noon: | 12:54 |
| Day length: | 10h 08m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:14 – 18:34 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Bolton
- New York+5 hBolton is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBolton is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hBolton is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Bolton time
What time zone is Bolton in?
Bolton uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Bolton observe daylight saving time?
Bolton is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Bolton and New York?
Right now Bolton is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Bolton and Abuja?
Right now Bolton and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.