BST — British Summer Time
UTC+01:00 · 1 hour ahead of UTC · DST active
Details
| Abbreviation | BST |
| Full name | British Summer Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+01:00 |
| IANA identifier | Europe/London |
| DST status | Active |
| Standard offset | UTC+00:00 |
| DST offset | UTC+01:00 |
| Clocks forward | Sunday, March 29, 2026 |
| Clocks back | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
Countries Using BST
Time Difference from BST
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +5h |
| Chicago | +6h |
| Los Angeles | +8h |
| Paris | -1h |
| Moscow | -2h |
| Dubai | -3h |
| Mumbai | -4h 30m |
| Bangkok | -6h |
| Shanghai | -7h |
| Tokyo | -8h |
| Sydney | -9h |
| Auckland | -11h |
Using BST in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently afternoon in BST, which is inside a normal workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Paris: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM BST equals 10:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone observes daylight saving time, so recurring meetings can shift by one hour for people outside the same DST rule.
| Market | BST | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Moscow | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:30 PM-5:30 PM |
| New York | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert BST to Other Time Zones
Cities in BST
About BST (British Summer Time)
BST (British Summer Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +01:00, meaning it is 1 hour ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Europe/London. It is used in 5 countries, including Democratic Republic of the Congo, Morocco, Nigeria, Spain, and others.
This time zone observes daylight saving time. During standard time, the offset is UTC+00:00. When DST is active, clocks are advanced by one hour to UTC+01:00. In 2026, DST begins on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026. DST is currently active.
Major cities in BST include London, and 106 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BST?
BST stands for British Summer Time. It is 1 hour ahead of UTC (UTC+01:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/London.
What is the current time in BST?
The current BST time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. BST is UTC+01:00, which is 1 hour ahead of UTC.
Does BST observe daylight saving time?
Yes. When DST is active, the offset changes from UTC+00:00 to UTC+01:00. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What countries use BST?
Countries and regions using BST include Democratic Republic of the Congo, Morocco, Nigeria, Spain, United Kingdom.
How do I convert BST to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert BST to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between BST and 13 major world cities.