Bristol
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About Bristol
Bristol is a city and ceremonial county in South West England, on the River Avon. Gloucestershire lies to the north and Somerset to the south, and a short coastline on the Bristol Channel is to the west. The county had an estimated 494,399 residents in 2024, which makes Bristol the most populous city in the region. The urban area extends into South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, and North Somerset. Clocks change twice a year in Bristol, on the last Sunday of March and on the last Sunday of October. The winter offset is UTC+0 and the summer offset is UTC+1. Bristol shares its time with London. New York is always 5 hours behind Bristol.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does Bristol use?+
Bristol is on UTC+0 from the autumn clock change until the spring one, and on UTC+1 in between. In January the offset is UTC+0 and in July it is UTC+1.
How many hours separate Bristol and New York?+
Bristol is 5 hours ahead of New York in both January and July. That is UTC+0 against UTC-5 in winter and UTC+1 against UTC-4 in summer.
On which dates do the clocks change in Bristol?+
Bristol changes its clocks on the last Sunday of March and on the last Sunday of October, moving between UTC+0 and UTC+1.
Does London have the same time as Bristol?+
London is on the same time as Bristol all year, with UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July, so scheduling between them needs no adjustment.
How large is Bristol?+
Bristol is a city and ceremonial county in South West England with an estimated population of 494,399 in 2024. It sits on the River Avon, with a short coastline on the Bristol Channel.