Current local time in Bristol, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Bristol
Bristol, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 617,280.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 51°27′N / 2°36′W |
| Population: | 617,280 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Bristol
| 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
Bristol 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 Bristol today
| Sunrise: | 07:44 |
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| Sunset: | 18:05 |
| Solar noon: | 12:55 |
| Day length: | 10h 20m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:10 – 18:39 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Bristol
- New York+5 hBristol is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBristol is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hBristol is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Bristol time
What time zone is Bristol in?
Bristol uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Bristol observe daylight saving time?
Bristol 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 Bristol and New York?
Right now Bristol 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 Bristol and Abuja?
Right now Bristol 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.