Timezone conversion
BST to PST Time — Convert British Summer Time to Pacific Standard Time (US)
PST is currently 8 hours behind BST, and that is the gap for most of the year. Because the two regions change their clocks on different dates, the gap differs by an hour for a short period each spring and each autumn.
PST is currently 8 hours behind BST.
Abbreviation disambiguation
On Clockjumper, BST refers to British Summer Time (UTC+1), the UK's daylight-saving offset. The same letters are also used locally for Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6) — check the city or UTC offset to be sure which is meant.
On Clockjumper, PST refers to Pacific Standard Time in the United States (UTC−8). The US West Coast observes PST in winter and switches to PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time.
Interactive converter
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Full BST to PST conversion table
| BST | PST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM(previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM(previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM(previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM(previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM(previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM(previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM(previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM(previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Daylight saving and how the gap changes
PST is 8 hours behind BST for most of the year. British Summer Time and Pacific Standard Time (US) both observe daylight saving, but they change their clocks on different dates, so for a short period each spring and each autumn the gap differs by an hour — the converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Frequently asked questions
- Is PST ahead of or behind BST right now?
- PST is currently 8 hours behind BST.
- What is the current BST to PST time difference?
- Right now the gap is 8 hours — PST is 8 hours behind BST.
- Does the BST → PST offset change during the year?
- Yes, briefly. For most of the year PST is 8 hours behind BST, but British Summer Time and Pacific Standard Time (US) change their clocks on different dates, so for a short period each spring and each autumn the gap differs by an hour. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
- Does BST observe daylight saving time?
- BST is itself the daylight-saving form. British Summer Time is in force at UTC+1 through the summer months; outside that window the same zone is on GMT (UTC+0).
- Does PST observe daylight saving time?
- PST is itself the standard-time form. Pacific Standard Time (US) is in force at UTC-8 through the winter months; outside that window the same zone is on PDT (UTC-7).
- What time is 3 AM BST in PST?
- 3:00 AM BST is 7:00 PM (previous day) PST.
- What time is 8 AM BST in PST?
- 8:00 AM BST is 12:00 AM PST.
- What time is 9 AM BST in PST?
- 9:00 AM BST is 1:00 AM PST.
- What time is 10 AM BST in PST?
- 10:00 AM BST is 2:00 AM PST.
- What time is 11 AM BST in PST?
- 11:00 AM BST is 3:00 AM PST.
- What time is 12 PM (noon) BST in PST?
- 12:00 PM BST is 4:00 AM PST.
- What time is 2 PM BST in PST?
- 2:00 PM BST is 6:00 AM PST.
- What time is 3 PM BST in PST?
- 3:00 PM BST is 7:00 AM PST.
- What time is 4 PM BST in PST?
- 4:00 PM BST is 8:00 AM PST.
- What time is 5 PM BST in PST?
- 5:00 PM BST is 9:00 AM PST.
- What time is 9 PM BST in PST?
- 9:00 PM BST is 1:00 PM PST.
- What time is 10 PM BST in PST?
- 10:00 PM BST is 2:00 PM PST.
- When is the best time to schedule a call between BST and PST?
- BST and PST have no direct 09:00–17:00 overlap on the same calendar day. Consider early-morning or late-evening slots on one side, or an asynchronous handoff.
- What time zone does BST refer to?
- BST refers to British Summer Time (IANA: Europe/London).
- What time zone does PST refer to?
- PST refers to Pacific Standard Time (US) (IANA: America/Los_Angeles).
- Is BST on this page the same as other zones that share the letters "BST"?
- On Clockjumper, BST refers to British Summer Time (UTC+1), the UK's daylight-saving offset. The same letters are also used locally for Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6) — check the city or UTC offset to be sure which is meant.
- Is PST on this page the same as other zones that share the letters "PST"?
- On Clockjumper, PST refers to Pacific Standard Time in the United States (UTC−8). The US West Coast observes PST in winter and switches to PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time.