British Summer Time (BST) is the daylight saving time used in the United Kingdom during the summer months. BST is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1) and replaces Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) during daylight saving.
BST is used in cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. The clock moves forward in spring and returns to GMT in autumn.
Current Time in BST
Quick Facts
- Time Zone: British Summer Time (BST)
- UTC Offset: UTC +1
- Daylight Saving Time: Observed
- Major Cities: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh
- Region: United Kingdom
Time Difference From BST
Examples of time differences compared to BST:
- New York: −5 hours behind
- Dubai: +3 hours ahead
- Sydney: +9 to +10 hours ahead depending on daylight saving
- Tokyo: +8 hours ahead
- Los Angeles: −8 hours behind
Daylight Saving Time
British Summer Time is the daylight saving period in the United Kingdom.
BST begins on the last Sunday in March when clocks move forward by 1 hour.
BST ends on the last Sunday in October, when clocks return to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does BST stand for?
BST stands for British Summer Time.
Which country uses BST?
BST is used in the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Is BST the same as GMT?
No. BST is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is only used during daylight saving months.
When does BST start and end?
BST begins in late March and ends in late October each year.
Where BST Is Used
British Summer Time is used throughout the United Kingdom, including cities such as:
- London
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Liverpool
- Leeds
Additional Note
British Summer Time helps extend evening daylight during the summer months. When BST ends in autumn, the United Kingdom returns to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) for the winter period.
