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IST to BST Converter

Convert Israel Standard Time (IST) to British Summer Time (BST) in one step. Because bST is 1 hour behind IST, the math is a fixed 1 hour shift. Adjust the time or date and watch it update.

BST is 2 hours behind IDT
From
IDT

Now in Jerusalem: 8:54:01 PM IDT

On this date Jerusalem observes IDT. IST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

To
BST

Now in London: 6:54:01 PM BST

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Daylight saving notes

In Israel, the exact daylight-saving start and end dates vary by year. That affects Israel Standard Time (IST).

IST to BST conversion chart

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

Israel Standard Time to British Summer Time conversion chart
IST timeBST 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 IST and BST offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert IST to BST Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Israel Standard Time (IST) to British Summer Time (BST).

How do I convert IST to BST?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the IST 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.

What is the time difference between IST and BST?

BST is 1 hour behind IST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 1 hour to get the other — so a call between Jerusalem 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 · 6:54:01 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live BST clock.

What time is it in IST right now?

And in Israel Standard Time (IST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 7:54:01 PM. Compare the two and the 1 hour gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across IST and BST?

For example, a 9:00 AM IST meeting takes place at 8:00 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 IST to BST?

The labels IST and BST 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 1 hour gap usually holds steady right through the year.

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

Convert IST to other time zones

Convert to BST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind IST is BST?

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

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

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

Do IST or BST use daylight saving time?

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

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

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