BST to Abu Dhabi Time Converter
GST is 4 hours ahead of GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 1:00 PM GST.
GST is 4 hours ahead of GMT at the moment. To convert BST to Abu Dhabi Time, add 4 hours to the BST time: 9:00 AM GMT = 1:00 PM GST.
BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October. Abu Dhabi Time (Abu Dhabi time) is used in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.
BST to Abu Dhabi Time time conversion table
BST to Abu Dhabi Time on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| BST | Abu Dhabi Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GMT | 4:00 AM GST | night |
| 1:00 AM GMT | 5:00 AM GST | night |
| 2:00 AM GMT | 6:00 AM GST | — |
| 3:00 AM GMT | 7:00 AM GST | — |
| 4:00 AM GMT | 8:00 AM GST | — |
| 5:00 AM GMT | 9:00 AM GST | — |
| 6:00 AM GMT | 10:00 AM GST | — |
| 7:00 AM GMT | 11:00 AM GST | — |
| 8:00 AM GMT | 12:00 PM GST | — |
| 9:00 AM GMT | 1:00 PM GST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM GMT | 2:00 PM GST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM GMT | 3:00 PM GST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM GMT | 4:00 PM GST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM GMT | 5:00 PM GST | — |
| 2:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM GST | — |
| 3:00 PM GMT | 7:00 PM GST | — |
| 4:00 PM GMT | 8:00 PM GST | — |
| 5:00 PM GMT | 9:00 PM GST | — |
| 6:00 PM GMT | 10:00 PM GST | night |
| 7:00 PM GMT | 11:00 PM GST | night |
| 8:00 PM GMT | 12:00 AM GST | next day |
| 9:00 PM GMT | 1:00 AM GST | next day |
| 10:00 PM GMT | 2:00 AM GST | next day |
| 11:00 PM GMT | 3:00 AM GST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert BST to Abu Dhabi Time
Add 4 hours to the BST time to get Abu Dhabi Time.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 1:00 PM GST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM GMT = 2:00 AM GST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between BST and Abu Dhabi Time
The time difference between BST and Abu Dhabi Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Abu Dhabi Time is 4 hours ahead of BST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Abu Dhabi Time is 3 hours ahead of BST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Abu Dhabi Time is 4 hours ahead of BST.
BST and Abu Dhabi Time during daylight saving time
- BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
- Abu Dhabi Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+4 all year.
Best time for a meeting between BST and Abu Dhabi Time
BST and Abu Dhabi Time share 4 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM GMT lands between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM GST, inside working hours for both.
BST to Abu Dhabi Time FAQ
What is the time difference between BST and Abu Dhabi Time?
Right now GST is 4 hours ahead of GMT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM BST in Abu Dhabi Time?
9:00 AM GMT is 1:00 PM GST.
What is 12 PM (noon) BST in Abu Dhabi Time?
12:00 PM GMT is 4:00 PM GST.
Is Abu Dhabi Time ahead of or behind BST?
GST is 4 hours ahead of GMT, so it is later in Abu Dhabi Time than in BST.
Does BST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
Does Abu Dhabi Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Abu Dhabi Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between BST and Abu Dhabi Time?
BST and Abu Dhabi Time share 4 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM GMT lands between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM GST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.