BST to GMT converter
GMT is usually 1 h behind BST. It is the same time as BST 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec 2026, because of daylight saving time.
BST to GMT table
For 12 July 2026, when GMT is 1 h behind BST. Other dates: see the table on the right.
| BST | GMT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev. day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
When the difference changes
Computed from the IANA tz database (release 2026c). Governments can change these rules; the live converter uses your browser’s own copy of the database.
| 2026: from (UTC) | until (UTC) | GMT vs BST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | 29 March 2026 | the same time as |
| 29 March 2026 | 25 October 2026 | 1 h behind |
| 25 October 2026 | 31 December 2026 | the same time as |
| 2027: from (UTC) | until (UTC) | GMT vs BST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | 28 March 2027 | the same time as |
| 28 March 2027 | 31 October 2027 | 1 h behind |
| 31 October 2027 | 31 December 2027 | the same time as |
BST: British Summer Time · BST time now
BST only exists from late March to late October. The rest of the year the UK is on GMT. This page follows the London clock either way.
GMT: Greenwich Mean Time · GMT time now
GMT here means the fixed UTC+0 offset. The UK only uses GMT in winter; in summer London is on BST (UTC+1).
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Questions
What is the time difference between BST and GMT?
GMT is usually 1 h behind BST. It is the same time as BST 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec 2026, because of daylight saving time.
What is 9 am BST in GMT?
9:00 am BST is 8:00 AM GMT, on dates when the usual difference applies. Use the converter above for any specific date.
Which BST does this page use?
BST only exists from late March to late October. The rest of the year the UK is on GMT. This page follows the London clock either way.
Which GMT does this page use?
GMT here means the fixed UTC+0 offset. The UK only uses GMT in winter; in summer London is on BST (UTC+1).