Current Local Time in Bristol
Bristol, United Kingdom (GMT+1)
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Bristol follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/LondonData: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Oceanic with mild temperatures (5-22°C). Rainfall throughout the year, slightly drier than other UK cities.
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📍About Bristol Time Zone
Bristol is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+1). Bristol observes Daylight Saving Time.
Bristol Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Bristol Time
- Time Zone: Europe/London (UTC+1)
- Daylight Saving: Observed
- Country: United Kingdom
- Coordinates: 51.45, -2.59
- Calling Code: +44 117
🌐Time Difference from Bristol
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌙New York | 11:57 PM | -5h | |
| 🌙London | 4:57 AM | Same | |
| ☀️Tokyo | 12:57 PM | +8h | |
| 🌙Paris | 5:57 AM | +1h | |
| 🌅Dubai | 7:57 AM | +3h | |
| 🌅Singapore | 11:57 AM | +7h | |
| 🌅Hong Kong | 11:57 AM | +7h | |
| 🌅Shanghai | 11:57 AM | +7h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Bristol is in the GMT/BST time zone (UTC+1). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Bristol is located in United Kingdom.
Bristol is in the GMT/BST time zone, which is UTC+1. The IANA time zone identifier is Europe/London.
Yes, Bristol observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) from March to October. During DST, clocks move forward by 1 hour. Check the Time Zone Facts section above for the exact date of the next DST change.
Bristol is the same time as London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 12:00 PM in Bristol. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Bristol is 5 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 2:00 PM in Bristol. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Bristol is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (GMT/BST). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Bristol and your location.
Standard business hours in Bristol are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM GMT/BST. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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