Current local time in Bracknell, United Kingdom

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BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time

About Bracknell

Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 76,103.

Country:United Kingdom
State / region:Bracknell Forest
Coordinates:51°25′N / 0°45′W
Population:76,103
Currency:British pound (GBP)
Languages:English
Country calling code:+44

Time zone in Bracknell

IANA time zone:Europe/London
Time zone name:British Summer Time (BST)
Current UTC offset:UTC+01:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

Bracknell is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.

Next clock change:Sunday, 25 October 2026
Local time jumps:from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes)
New offset:UTC+00:00 (GMT)

Sunrise and sunset in Bracknell today

Sunrise:07:38
Sunset:17:55
Solar noon:12:47
Day length:10h 16m
Civil twilight:07:04 – 18:29

Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Bracknell

  • New York+5 hBracknell is 5 hours ahead of New York
  • AbujaSame timeBracknell is on the same time
  • Tokyo−8 hBracknell is 8 hours behind Tokyo

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Frequently asked questions about Bracknell time

What time zone is Bracknell in?
Bracknell uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Bracknell observe daylight saving time?
Bracknell is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Bracknell and New York?
Right now Bracknell is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Bracknell and Abuja?
Right now Bracknell and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.