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GMT to BST Converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to British Summer Time (BST) in one step. Because bST is 1 hour ahead of GMT, the math is a fixed 1 hour shift. Adjust the time or date and watch it update.

BST is 1 hour ahead of GMT
From
GMT

Now in GMT: 5:53:55 PM GMT

To
BST

Now in London: 6:53:55 PM BST

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GMT to BST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM GMT meeting takes place at 10:00 AM BST. Concretely, when London (winter) (GMT) and London (BST) set up a call, bST is 1 hour ahead of GMT.

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

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

Convert GMT to BST Time Zone

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

How does the GMT to BST converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the GMT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching BST 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.

GMT vs BST: what's the time gap?

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

What time is it in BST right now?

Right now the time in British Summer Time (BST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 6:53:55 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live BST clock.

What time is it in GMT right now?

And in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 5:53:55 PM. Compare the two and the 1 hour gap is easy to see.

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

For example, a 9:00 AM GMT meeting takes place at 10:00 AM BST. 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 GMT to BST?

The labels GMT and BST 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 GMT to BST 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 GMT to BST stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of GMT is BST?

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

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) GMT, it's 1:00 PM BST.

Do GMT or BST use daylight saving time?

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

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

The labels GMT and BST 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.