Current Local Time in Bristol
Bristol, United Kingdom (GMT)
Saturday, January 24, 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
🏢Business Hours in Bristol
☀️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 located in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). As a major metropolitan city in United Kingdom, Bristol serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Bristol is 5 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Bristol, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Harbourside restaurants until 11 PM. local time. Bristol observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Bristol has a population of approximately 0.47M (0.7M in the metro area). The local currency is the British Pound (£). To call Bristol from abroad, use the country code +44 117. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Bristol time is 5 hours ahead of New York, and same time as London. This makes Bristol conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Bristol Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/London (UTC+0)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United Kingdom (GB)
- • Coordinates: 51.45°, -2.59°
- • Calling Code: +44 117