Current Time in Bolton, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 53.58° N, 2.43° W
Elevation: 105 m above sea level
Population rank: #72 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: England
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: BST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: BST
Bolton is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (BST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Bolton, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Bolton
Bolton gets 17h 03m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bolton is at 04:40 and sunset in Bolton is at 21:42.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 26m near the December solstice to 17h 03m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bolton and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bolton right now.
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Cities Sharing Bolton's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bolton.
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Prayer Times in Bolton
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 21 Jun ● | 01:11 | 04:39 | 13:11 | 17:38 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 01:11 | 04:40 | 13:11 | 17:38 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 01:11 | 04:40 | 13:11 | 17:39 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 01:12 | 04:40 | 13:12 | 17:39 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 01:12 | 04:41 | 13:12 | 17:39 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 01:12 | 04:41 | 13:12 | 17:39 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | 01:12 | 04:42 | 13:12 | 17:39 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bolton
Sunrise
in Bolton
↑
4:40 AM
Sunset
in Bolton
↓
9:42 PM
Day Length
17h 02m
Dawn
in Bolton
3:45 AM
Dusk
in Bolton
10:37 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Bolton
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
45.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:52
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:52
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How Far Is Bolton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 278 km | SE (145deg) |
| Paris | 622 km | SE (146deg) |
| Moscow | 2,550 km | ENE (68deg) |
| New York | 5,355 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Dubai | 5,668 km | E (100deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,349 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,487 km | NW (310deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,441 km | NNE (30deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Bolton?
Bolton next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Bolton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bolton and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.6deg S, 177.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bolton
What time is it in Bolton right now?
The current local time in Bolton is 12:34 on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Bolton follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Bolton in?
Bolton uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Bolton?
Is Bolton on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Bolton is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bolton today?
Today in Bolton: sunrise is at 04:40 and sunset is at 21:42, giving 17h 02m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bolton tonight?
The moon phase over Bolton tonight is Waxing Crescent with 45.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Bolton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bolton, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.