Current Time in Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Bournemouth is on Greenwich Mean Time – GMT (UTC+0) right now. It switches to BST (UTC+1) on 28 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Bournemouth
| Time zone | Greenwich Mean Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | GMT |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| IANA time zone id | Europe/London |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+0 in winter, UTC+1 in summer |
Time difference between Bournemouth and other cities
Daylight saving time in Bournemouth
2026
- 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
- 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0).
2027
- 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
- 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0).
Bournemouth time FAQ
What time is it in Bournemouth right now?
Bournemouth is on GMT (UTC+0). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Bournemouth, updated every second.
What time zone is Bournemouth in?
Bournemouth is in Greenwich Mean Time, abbreviated GMT, UTC+0. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/London.
Does Bournemouth observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the time difference between Bournemouth and New York?
New York is 5 hours behind Bournemouth.
Other cities in UK
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.