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Current Time in Bristol, United Kingdom

Q: What timezone is Bristol in?

Bristol is in the GMT/BST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/London. The UTC offset is +0:00 in winter and +1:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Bristol?

Bristol's UTC offset is UTC+0:00 in winter and UTC+1:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Bristol in?

Bristol is located in Europe. It is the 467 thousand population city in United Kingdom.

United Kingdom · GMT/BST · UTC+0:00 / UTC+1:00 (DST)

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Europe/London

Bristol Timezone Details

Timezone	GMT/BST
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+0:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC+1:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Europe/London
Country	United Kingdom
Population	467 thousand

Live Time Comparison — Bristol

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📅 Public Holidays in United Kingdom (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for United Kingdom. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Apr 3

Good Friday

Apr 5

Easter Sunday

Apr 6

Easter Monday

May 4

Early May Bank Holiday

May 25

Spring Bank Holiday

Aug 31

Summer Bank Holiday

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Dec 26

Boxing Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Bristol

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About Bristol Time Zone (GMT/BST)

Bristol, in southwest England, observes GMT (UTC+0) in winter and BST (UTC+1) in summer. A major UK aerospace and creative industries hub, Bristol is known for its suspension bridge, harbourside, and street art.

Key fact: Bristol is in the same timezone as London.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Bristol with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Bristol Time

What time is it in Bristol right now? +

The current time in Bristol, United Kingdom is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Bristol is in the GMT/BST timezone (UTC+0:00 in winter, UTC+1:00 in summer).

What timezone is Bristol in? +

Bristol is in the GMT/BST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/London. The UTC offset is +0:00 in winter and +1:00 in summer.

Does Bristol observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Bristol observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +0:00; in summer it is +1:00.

What is the UTC offset for Bristol? +

Bristol's UTC offset is UTC+0:00 in winter and UTC+1:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Bristol and London? +

Bristol (GMT/BST) is UTC+0:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Bristol is in the same timezone as London.

How do I convert Bristol time to UTC? +

To convert Bristol time to UTC, subtract UTC+0:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Bristol and the UTC offset is UTC+0:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Bristol in? +

Bristol is located in Europe. It is the 467 thousand population city in United Kingdom.

What is the IANA timezone name for Bristol? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Bristol is Europe/London. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Bristol today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Bristol are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Bristol's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Bristol? +

Sunset times in Bristol are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Bristol? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Bristol Airport (BRS) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Bristol to London, Bristol to New York, Bristol to Dubai, Bristol to Tokyo.