Current Date And Time In Bristol, United Kingdom
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:26:46 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 479,024
District: City of Bristol
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bristol, a city in England, United Kingdom in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Bristol — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bristol | |
| District / County | City of Bristol | |
| State | England | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 479,024 | |
| Area | 109.60 km² (42.32 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in England | #7 of 4214 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Pound Sterling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | GBP | |
| Symbol | £ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +44 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .uk | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 21 | |
| In Feet | 69 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 51.46 | |
| Longitude | -2.6 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.455° N 2.597° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 27' 19" N 2° 35' 48" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 27.31' N 2° 35.8' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to England Capital | 171 km East of London | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Saint Anne's, Guernsey (195 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:49 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:41 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 51m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | BS | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1155-01-01 |
Bristol is a city situated in England, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under City of Bristol, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Bristol as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in England
The latitude and longitude of Bristol pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 21 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bristol on the map
Bristol runs on UTC +00:00, shifting to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Bristol run on Pound Sterling (GBP), shown with the symbol £. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Bristol exchange rates
To ring a number in Bristol from outside United Kingdom, dial +44 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Bristol and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bristol ranks #7 of 4214 cities in England. It lies about 171 km East of London, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the England market. › Cities near Bristol
Bristol has a recorded population of approximately 479,024 people. That places it #7 of 4214 cities with population data in England. Browse more cities in England for comparison.
Bristol spans approximately 109.60 square kilometers (42.32 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Bristol sits within City of Bristol, is part of England in United Kingdom. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Bristol keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:49 AM and sets around 08:41 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bristol price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Bristol currency page.
Bristol is about 171 km East of London, the capital of England. See cities near Bristol for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bristol lands you closest to Saint Anne's, Guernsey, about 195 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bristol sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
