BST to UTC time difference
UTC is 1 hour behind BST right now. The difference changes between 0 hours and 1 hour during the year because of daylight saving time.
Quick examples: 9:00 AM BST = 8:00 AM UTC · 12:00 PM BST = 11:00 AM UTC · 5:00 PM BST = 4:00 PM UTC
BST to UTC conversion table
| UK Time (BST) | Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM BST | 11:00 PM UTC (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM BST | 12:00 AM UTC |
| 2:00 AM BST | 1:00 AM UTC |
| 3:00 AM BST | 2:00 AM UTC |
| 4:00 AM BST | 3:00 AM UTC |
| 5:00 AM BST | 4:00 AM UTC |
| 6:00 AM BST | 5:00 AM UTC |
| 7:00 AM BST | 6:00 AM UTC |
| 8:00 AM BST | 7:00 AM UTC |
| 9:00 AM BST | 8:00 AM UTC |
| 10:00 AM BST | 9:00 AM UTC |
| 11:00 AM BST | 10:00 AM UTC |
| 12:00 PM BST | 11:00 AM UTC |
| 1:00 PM BST | 12:00 PM UTC |
| 2:00 PM BST | 1:00 PM UTC |
| 3:00 PM BST | 2:00 PM UTC |
| 4:00 PM BST | 3:00 PM UTC |
| 5:00 PM BST | 4:00 PM UTC |
| 6:00 PM BST | 5:00 PM UTC |
| 7:00 PM BST | 6:00 PM UTC |
| 8:00 PM BST | 7:00 PM UTC |
| 9:00 PM BST | 8:00 PM UTC |
| 10:00 PM BST | 9:00 PM UTC |
| 11:00 PM BST | 10:00 PM UTC |
How to convert BST to UTC
- Pick a date and time in UK Time.
- The matching Coordinated Universal Time time appears instantly on the right.
- Use the ⇄ button to convert UTC to BST instead.
About UK Time and Coordinated Universal Time
UK Time (BST) is used in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Dublin. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is used in the world time standard used by aviation, servers and science.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between BST and UTC?
UTC is 1 hour behind BST right now. The difference changes between 0 hours and 1 hour during the year because of daylight saving time.
How do I convert BST to UTC?
Subtract 1 hour to the BST time. For example, 12:00 PM BST is 11:00 AM UTC.
Where is BST used?
UK Time is used in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Dublin.
Where is UTC used?
Coordinated Universal Time is used in the world time standard used by aviation, servers and science.
Does this converter handle daylight saving time?
Yes. The converter uses the official time zone database, so it automatically applies daylight saving time for the date you pick.