PST to BST Converter
GMT is 8 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 5:00 PM GMT.
GMT is 8 hours ahead of PST at the moment. To convert PST to BST, add 8 hours to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 5:00 PM GMT.
PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time. BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.
PST to BST time conversion table
PST to BST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PST | BST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 8:00 AM GMT | — |
| 1:00 AM PST | 9:00 AM GMT | — |
| 2:00 AM PST | 10:00 AM GMT | — |
| 3:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM GMT | — |
| 4:00 AM PST | 12:00 PM GMT | — |
| 5:00 AM PST | 1:00 PM GMT | — |
| 6:00 AM PST | 2:00 PM GMT | — |
| 7:00 AM PST | 3:00 PM GMT | — |
| 8:00 AM PST | 4:00 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 AM PST | 5:00 PM GMT | — |
| 10:00 AM PST | 6:00 PM GMT | — |
| 11:00 AM PST | 7:00 PM GMT | — |
| 12:00 PM PST | 8:00 PM GMT | — |
| 1:00 PM PST | 9:00 PM GMT | — |
| 2:00 PM PST | 10:00 PM GMT | night |
| 3:00 PM PST | 11:00 PM GMT | night |
| 4:00 PM PST | 12:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 5:00 PM PST | 1:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 6:00 PM PST | 2:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 7:00 PM PST | 3:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 8:00 PM PST | 4:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 9:00 PM PST | 5:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 10:00 PM PST | 6:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 7:00 AM GMT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert PST to BST
Add 8 hours to the PST time to get BST.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 5:00 PM GMT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 6:00 AM GMT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between PST and BST
The time difference between PST and BST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: BST is 8 hours ahead of PST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: BST is 7 hours ahead of PST.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: BST is 8 hours ahead of PST.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: BST is 7 hours ahead of PST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: BST is 8 hours ahead of PST.
PST and BST during daylight saving time
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
Best time for a meeting between PST and BST
PST and BST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM PST, which is 3:00 PM GMT.
PST to BST FAQ
What is the time difference between PST and BST?
Right now GMT is 8 hours ahead of PST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM PST in BST?
9:00 AM PST is 5:00 PM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) PST in BST?
12:00 PM PST is 8:00 PM GMT.
Is BST ahead of or behind PST?
GMT is 8 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in BST than in PST.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
Does BST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the best time for a meeting between PST and BST?
PST and BST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM PST, which is 3:00 PM GMT.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.