BST to PST Converter
PST is 8 hours behind GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 1:00 AM PST.
PST is 8 hours behind GMT at the moment. To convert BST to PST, subtract 8 hours from the BST time: 9:00 AM GMT = 1:00 AM PST.
BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October. PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver.
BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine 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 PST time conversion table
BST to PST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| BST | PST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GMT | 4:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM GMT | 5:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM GMT | 6:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM GMT | 7:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM GMT | 8:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM GMT | 9:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM GMT | 10:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM GMT | 11:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM GMT | 12:00 AM PST | night |
| 9:00 AM GMT | 1:00 AM PST | night |
| 10:00 AM GMT | 2:00 AM PST | night |
| 11:00 AM GMT | 3:00 AM PST | night |
| 12:00 PM GMT | 4:00 AM PST | night |
| 1:00 PM GMT | 5:00 AM PST | night |
| 2:00 PM GMT | 6:00 AM PST | — |
| 3:00 PM GMT | 7:00 AM PST | — |
| 4:00 PM GMT | 8:00 AM PST | — |
| 5:00 PM GMT | 9:00 AM PST | — |
| 6:00 PM GMT | 10:00 AM PST | — |
| 7:00 PM GMT | 11:00 AM PST | — |
| 8:00 PM GMT | 12:00 PM PST | — |
| 9:00 PM GMT | 1:00 PM PST | — |
| 10:00 PM GMT | 2:00 PM PST | — |
| 11:00 PM GMT | 3:00 PM PST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert BST to PST
Subtract 8 hours from the BST time to get PST.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 1:00 AM PST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM GMT = 5:00 PM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between BST and PST
The time difference between BST and PST 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 – 7 Mar 2026: PST is 8 hours behind of BST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: PST is 7 hours behind of BST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: PST is 8 hours behind of BST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: PST is 7 hours behind of BST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: PST is 8 hours behind of BST.
BST and PST 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).
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
Best time for a meeting between BST and PST
BST and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM GMT, which is 7:00 AM PST.
BST to PST FAQ
What is the time difference between BST and PST?
Right now PST is 8 hours behind GMT. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM BST in PST?
9:00 AM GMT is 1:00 AM PST.
What is 12 PM (noon) BST in PST?
12:00 PM GMT is 4:00 AM PST.
Is PST ahead of or behind BST?
PST is 8 hours behind GMT, so it is earlier in PST 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 PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between BST and PST?
BST and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM GMT, which is 7:00 AM PST.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.