BST to PST Time Converter

Convert British Summer Time (BST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8 hours behind.

London · British Summer Time
19:28:21
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
11:28:21
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: BST (London)
To: PST (Los Angeles)
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Daylight Saving status right now

BST (British Summer Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00

When can BST and PST meet?

No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 16:00–18:00 BST (08:00–10:00 PST).

Hour-by-hour BST to PST conversion table

BST time (London)PST time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Tue16:00 MonPST working
01:00 Tue17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue01:00 TueBST working
10:00 Tue02:00 TueBST working
11:00 Tue03:00 TueBST working
12:00 Tue04:00 TueBST working
13:00 Tue05:00 TueBST working
14:00 Tue06:00 TueBST working
15:00 Tue07:00 TueBST working
16:00 Tue08:00 TueBST working
17:00 Tue09:00 TuePST working
18:00 Tue10:00 TuePST working
19:00 Tue11:00 TuePST working
20:00 Tue12:00 TuePST working
21:00 Tue13:00 TuePST working
22:00 Tue14:00 TuePST working
23:00 Tue15:00 TuePST working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

British Summer Time (BST)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego

Sun today in London and Los Angeles

London
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
20:30
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 3m
Los Angeles
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
19:40
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 39m

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Looking for local time? See time in London or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between BST and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 8 hours behind BST (British Summer Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does BST or PST observe daylight saving time?+
BST: observes daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between BST and PST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 16:00–18:00 BST (08:00–10:00 PST).
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in London?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in London (BST), it is 04:00 Tue in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for BST and PST?+
BST maps to "Europe/London" in the IANA database. PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.