BST to PST Time Converter
Convert British Summer Time to Pacific Time instantly.
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British Summer Time
BST
7:06
Pacific Time
PST
11:06
PST is on daylight savings (PDT) right now, while BST stays at UTC+1 all year.
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How the BST to PST time difference works
PST is 8 hours behind BST. British Summer Time (BST) is the spring-to-autumn daylight time of the United Kingdom, fixed at one hour ahead of GMT. Pacific Time (PST) is the time zone of the US West Coast. For example, 9:00 AM BST is 1:00 AM PST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
8 hours
Daylight saving
PST only
BST offset
UTC+1
PST offset
UTC-8
BST to PST conversion chart
| British Summer Time (BST) | Pacific Time (PST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Cities in each time zone
British Summer Time (BST)
LondonManchesterBirminghamGlasgowLiverpoolEdinburgh
Pacific Time (PST)
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleSan DiegoLas VegasPortland
BST to PST questions
Is PST ahead of or behind BST?
PST is 8 hours behind BST. So 9:00 AM BST is 1:00 AM PST, and 5:00 PM BST is 9:00 AM PST.
What time is it in PST when it is 12:00 PM BST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) BST in British Summer Time, it is 4:00 AM PST in Pacific Time.
How many hours difference is there between BST and PST?
There is a 8 hours difference. Pacific Time (PST) runs 8 hours behind British Summer Time (BST).
Do BST and PST observe daylight saving time?
Pacific Time observes daylight saving time but British Summer Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year. BST is itself the daylight-saving period of the United Kingdom: clocks there run on BST from late March to late October and return to GMT in winter.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between BST and PST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in British Summer Time and Pacific Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use BST and PST?
British Summer Time (BST) covers cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Edinburgh. Pacific Time (PST) covers cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Las Vegas, Portland.