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BST to GMT Converter

From British Summer Time to Greenwich Mean Time: gMT is 1 hour behind BST. Use the editable converter to translate any BST time — including the date — into GMT.

GMT is 1 hour behind BST
From
BST

Now in London: 6:53:59 PM BST

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GMT

Now in GMT: 5:53:59 PM GMT

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BST to GMT conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM BST meeting takes place at 8:00 AM GMT. Concretely, when London (BST) and London (winter) (GMT) set up a call, gMT is 1 hour behind BST.

British Summer Time to Greenwich Mean Time conversion chart
BST timeGMT time
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

This chart uses the fixed BST and GMT offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert BST to GMT Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting British Summer Time (BST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

How does the BST to GMT converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the BST field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching GMT time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

BST vs GMT: what's the time gap?

GMT is 1 hour behind BST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 1 hour to get the other — so a call between London and London (winter) is always 1 hour apart.

What time is it in GMT right now?

Right now the time in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 5:53:59 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live GMT clock.

What time is it in BST right now?

And in British Summer Time (BST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 6:53:59 PM. Compare the two and the 1 hour gap is easy to see.

When is a good time to schedule a BST to GMT meeting?

For example, a 9:00 AM BST meeting takes place at 8:00 AM GMT. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

How does daylight saving affect BST to GMT?

The labels BST and GMT are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

Why can you trust this BST to GMT converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so BST to GMT stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert BST to other time zones

Convert to GMT from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind BST is GMT?

GMT is 1 hour behind BST — a fixed 1 hour difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in GMT when it's 12:00 PM BST?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) BST, it's 11:00 AM GMT.

Do BST or GMT use daylight saving time?

British Summer Time (BST) observes daylight saving, alternating with GMT; Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving.

Why might the real-world BST–GMT difference change during the year?

The labels BST and GMT are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But British Summer Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want GMT to GMT. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.