UTC to BST Time Converter
Convert Coordinated Universal Time to British Summer Time instantly.
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How the UTC to BST time difference works
BST is 1 hour ahead of UTC. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the global time standard the world sets its clocks by.
British Summer Time (BST) is the spring-to-autumn daylight time of the United Kingdom.
For example, 9:00 AM UTC is 10:00 AM BST.
Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
UTC to BST conversion chart
| Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) |
British Summer Time (BST) |
| 12:00 AM |
1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM |
2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM |
3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM |
4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM |
5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM |
6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM |
7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM |
8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM |
9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM |
10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM |
11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM |
12:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM UTC (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM BST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
ReykjavikAccraDakarAbidjanBamako
British Summer Time (BST)
LondonManchesterBirminghamGlasgowLiverpoolBristol
UTC to BST questions
Is BST ahead of or behind UTC?
BST is 1 hour ahead of UTC. So 9:00 AM UTC is 10:00 AM BST, and 5:00 PM UTC is 6:00 PM BST.
What time is it in BST when it is 12:00 PM UTC?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) UTC in Coordinated Universal Time, it is 1:00 PM BST in British Summer Time.
How many hours difference is there between UTC and BST?
There is a 1 hour difference. British Summer Time (BST) runs 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Do UTC and BST observe daylight saving time?
British Summer Time observes daylight saving time but Coordinated Universal Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between UTC and BST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM UTC (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM BST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Coordinated Universal Time and British Summer Time.
Which cities use UTC and BST?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) covers cities such as Reykjavik, Accra, Dakar, Abidjan, Bamako. British Summer Time (BST) covers cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Bristol.
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