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BST to IST Converter

From British Summer Time to Irish Standard Time: bST and IST are the same time. Use the editable converter to translate any BST time — including the date — into IST.

BST and IST are the same time
From
BST

Now in London: 6:53:59 PM BST

To
IST

Now in Dublin: 6:53:59 PM IST

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BST to IST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM BST meeting takes place at 9:00 AM IST. Concretely, when London (BST) and Dublin (IST) set up a call, bST and IST are the same time.

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

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

Convert BST to IST Time Zone

Everything you need for BST to IST — the difference, the current times, and how to plan around it.

How does the BST to IST 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 IST 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.

How many hours apart are BST and IST?

There is no time difference. BST and IST share the same UTC offset (UTC+1), so the two clocks always read exactly the same.

What's the current time in IST?

Right now the time in Irish Standard Time (IST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 6:53:59 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live IST clock.

And what time is it in BST?

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

Planning a meeting across BST and IST?

For example, a 9:00 AM BST meeting takes place at 9:00 AM IST. 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.

Does daylight saving time change the BST–IST difference?

The labels BST and IST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. Both regions move their clocks for daylight saving on roughly the same weekends, so the match usually holds steady right through the year.

How accurate is this BST to IST conversion?

We don’t guess. BST and IST times are worked out from the official IANA time zone database, the trusted standard that operating systems use worldwide. Because daylight-saving rules and regional offsets do change over time, we track those updates rather than relying on a fixed number — which is exactly where many converters slip up.

Convert BST to other time zones

Convert to IST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between BST and IST?

There is no time difference — BST and IST share the same UTC offset (UTC+1), so the times are identical.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) BST, it's 12:00 PM IST.

Do BST or IST use daylight saving time?

British Summer Time (BST) observes daylight saving, alternating with GMT; Irish Standard Time (IST) observes daylight saving, alternating with GMT.

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

The labels BST and IST 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 IST. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.