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