Current local time in Poole, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Poole
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 150,092.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Coordinates: | 50°43′N / 1°59′W |
| Population: | 150,092 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Poole
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Poole 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 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Poole today
| Sunrise: | 07:40 |
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| Sunset: | 18:04 |
| Solar noon: | 12:52 |
| Day length: | 10h 23m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:07 – 18:37 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Poole
- New York+5 hPoole is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timePoole is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hPoole is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Poole time
What time zone is Poole in?
Poole uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Poole observe daylight saving time?
Poole 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 Poole and New York?
Right now Poole 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 Poole and Abuja?
Right now Poole 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.