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BST to PDT Converter

BST to PDT, made simple. PDT is 8 hours behind BST. Change the time or date in either card and the conversion follows along instantly.

PDT is 8 hours behind BST
From
BST

Now in London: 6:53:59 PM BST

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PDT

Now in Los Angeles: 10:53:59 AM PDT

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Daylight saving notes

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

BST to PDT conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM BST meeting takes place at 1:00 AM PDT. Concretely, when London (BST) and Los Angeles (PDT) set up a call, pDT is 8 hours behind BST.

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

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

Convert BST to PDT Time Zone

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

How does the BST to PDT 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 PDT 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 PDT: what's the time gap?

PDT is 8 hours behind BST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 8 hours to get the other — so a call between London and Los Angeles is always 8 hours apart.

What time is it in PDT right now?

Right now the time in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 10:53:59 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live PDT 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 8 hours gap is easy to see.

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

For example, a 9:00 AM BST meeting takes place at 1:00 AM PDT. 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 PDT?

The labels BST and PDT 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 8 hours gap usually holds steady right through the year.

Why can you trust this BST to PDT 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 PDT stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert BST to other time zones

Convert to PDT from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind BST is PDT?

PDT is 8 hours behind BST — a fixed 8 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) BST, it's 4:00 AM PDT.

Do BST or PDT use daylight saving time?

British Summer Time (BST) observes daylight saving, alternating with GMT; Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with PST.

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

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