BST to UTC Converter
UTC and GMT are on the same time. 9:00 AM GMT = 9:00 AM UTC.
UTC and GMT are on the same time at the moment. Converting BST to UTC leaves the clock unchanged: 9:00 AM GMT = 9:00 AM UTC.
BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October. UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science.
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 UTC time conversion table
BST to UTC on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| BST | UTC | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GMT | 12:00 AM UTC | night |
| 1:00 AM GMT | 1:00 AM UTC | night |
| 2:00 AM GMT | 2:00 AM UTC | night |
| 3:00 AM GMT | 3:00 AM UTC | night |
| 4:00 AM GMT | 4:00 AM UTC | night |
| 5:00 AM GMT | 5:00 AM UTC | night |
| 6:00 AM GMT | 6:00 AM UTC | — |
| 7:00 AM GMT | 7:00 AM UTC | — |
| 8:00 AM GMT | 8:00 AM UTC | — |
| 9:00 AM GMT | 9:00 AM UTC | work hours |
| 10:00 AM GMT | 10:00 AM UTC | work hours |
| 11:00 AM GMT | 11:00 AM UTC | work hours |
| 12:00 PM GMT | 12:00 PM UTC | work hours |
| 1:00 PM GMT | 1:00 PM UTC | work hours |
| 2:00 PM GMT | 2:00 PM UTC | work hours |
| 3:00 PM GMT | 3:00 PM UTC | work hours |
| 4:00 PM GMT | 4:00 PM UTC | work hours |
| 5:00 PM GMT | 5:00 PM UTC | — |
| 6:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM UTC | — |
| 7:00 PM GMT | 7:00 PM UTC | — |
| 8:00 PM GMT | 8:00 PM UTC | — |
| 9:00 PM GMT | 9:00 PM UTC | — |
| 10:00 PM GMT | 10:00 PM UTC | night |
| 11:00 PM GMT | 11:00 PM UTC | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert BST to UTC
BST and UTC show the same clock time, so no adjustment is needed.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 9:00 AM UTC.
Time difference between BST and UTC
The time difference between BST and UTC 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: UTC and BST are on the same time.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: UTC is 1 hour behind of BST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: UTC and BST are on the same time.
BST and UTC 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).
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
Best time for a meeting between BST and UTC
BST and UTC share 8 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM GMT lands between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM UTC, inside working hours for both.
BST to UTC FAQ
What is the time difference between BST and UTC?
Right now UTC is 0 minutes the same as 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 UTC?
9:00 AM GMT is 9:00 AM UTC.
What is 12 PM (noon) BST in UTC?
12:00 PM GMT is 12:00 PM UTC.
Is UTC ahead of or behind BST?
Neither. UTC and GMT keep the same clock time.
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 UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC 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 UTC?
BST and UTC share 8 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM GMT lands between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM UTC, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.