Time Now in Bristol, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.46° N, 2.6° W
Elevation: 21 m above sea level
Population rank: #8 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
Bristol 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 Bristol, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Bristol
Daylight Hours in Bristol
Bristol gets 16h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bristol is at 05:01 and sunset in Bristol is at 21:28.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 49m near the December solstice to 16h 37m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bristol and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bristol right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Bristol
What is the current local time in Bristol?
The live local time in Bristol is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Bristol currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Bristol in?
Bristol uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Bristol observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bristol is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Bristol's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bristol.
Weather in Bristol
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Prayer Times in Bristol
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 5 Jul ● | 01:14 | 05:00 | 13:14 | 17:36 | 21:29 | 22:59 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 01:15 | 05:01 | 13:15 | 17:36 | 21:28 | 22:58 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 01:15 | 05:02 | 13:15 | 17:36 | 21:28 | 22:58 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 01:15 | 05:03 | 13:15 | 17:35 | 21:27 | 22:57 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 01:15 | 05:04 | 13:15 | 17:35 | 21:26 | 22:56 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 01:15 | 05:05 | 13:15 | 17:35 | 21:26 | 22:56 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 01:15 | 05:06 | 13:15 | 17:35 | 21:25 | 22:55 |
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14-day Forecast for Bristol
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bristol
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Bristol. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Bristol
View the detailed moon calendar for Bristol with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Bristol
How Far Is Bristol From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 171 km | E (87deg) |
| Paris | 456 km | SE (127deg) |
| Moscow | 2,657 km | ENE (64deg) |
| New York | 5,409 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Dubai | 5,641 km | E (98deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,363 km | E (89deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,630 km | NW (310deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,381 km | SW (220deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Bristol?
Bristol next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Bristol's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bristol and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.5deg S, 177.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bristol
What time is it in Bristol right now?
The current local time in Bristol is 03:57 on Sunday, July 05, 2026. Bristol follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Bristol in?
Bristol 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 Bristol?
Is Bristol on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Bristol is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 05, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bristol today?
Today in Bristol: sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset is at 21:28, giving 16h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bristol tonight?
The moon phase over Bristol tonight is Waning Gibbous with 76.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Bristol?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bristol, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.