Time Now in Bournemouth, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 50.72° N, 1.88° W
Elevation: 19 m above sea level
Population rank: #55 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
Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Bournemouth
Daylight Hours in Bournemouth
Bournemouth gets 15h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bournemouth is at 05:15 and sunset in Bournemouth is at 21:11.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 57m near the December solstice to 16h 29m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bournemouth and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Bournemouth
What is the current local time in Bournemouth?
The live local time in Bournemouth is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Bournemouth currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Bournemouth in?
Bournemouth uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Bournemouth observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bournemouth is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bournemouth.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 01:13 | 05:15 | 13:13 | 17:29 | 21:12 | 22:42 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:13 | 05:16 | 13:13 | 17:29 | 21:11 | 22:41 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:30 | 05:17 | 13:13 | 17:28 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:42 | 05:18 | 13:13 | 17:28 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:51 | 05:20 | 13:13 | 17:28 | 21:07 | 22:37 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:58 | 05:21 | 13:14 | 17:27 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 02:04 | 05:22 | 13:14 | 17:27 | 21:05 | 22:35 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bournemouth
Sunrise
in Bournemouth
↑
5:15 AM
Sunset
in Bournemouth
↓
9:11 PM
Day Length
15h 55m
Dawn
in Bournemouth
4:32 AM
Dusk
in Bournemouth
9:54 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Bournemouth
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:29
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:57
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Distances & Clock Changes in Bournemouth
How Far Is Bournemouth From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 150 km | NE (54deg) |
| Paris | 368 km | ESE (123deg) |
| Moscow | 2,649 km | ENE (62deg) |
| New York | 5,481 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Dubai | 5,580 km | E (98deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,314 km | E (89deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,721 km | NW (311deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,351 km | SW (220deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Bournemouth?
Bournemouth next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Bournemouth's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bournemouth and you would surface in the open ocean, near 50.7deg S, 178.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bournemouth
What time is it in Bournemouth right now?
The current local time in Bournemouth is 01:06 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Bournemouth follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Bournemouth in?
Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth?
Bournemouth is UTC+00:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Bournemouth local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Bournemouth on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Bournemouth is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bournemouth today?
Today in Bournemouth: sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset is at 21:11, giving 15h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bournemouth tonight?
The moon phase over Bournemouth tonight is Waxing Crescent with 16.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Bournemouth?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bournemouth, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.