Current time in Bristol
United Kingdom
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Time zone
Europe/London
UTC offset
GMT+1
Abbreviation
BST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
51.45, -2.59
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Bristol
Bristol uses Europe/London. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 (BST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Bristol
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +5h |
| London · United Kingdom | Same time |
| Los Angeles · United States | +8h |
| Paris · France | −1h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −3h |
| Mumbai · India | −4h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −8h |
| Sydney · Australia | −9h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Bristol
The longest day brings about 16h 38m of daylight, the shortest about 7h 51m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- Cardiff · 41 km
- Birmingham · 124 km
- London · 170 km
- Liverpool · 219 km
- Manchester · 227 km
- Leeds · 270 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Bristol in?
- Bristol is in the Europe/London time zone, currently UTC+1 (BST).
- Does Bristol observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Bristol move between UTC+0 and UTC+1 (BST).
- What is the time difference between Bristol and New York?
- Bristol is 5h ahead of New York.