BST: British Summer Time
5:14 am BST
UTC+1
BST stands for British Summer Time, 1 hour ahead of UTC (UTC+1). It is used in summer in the UK.
In use
BST is London’s summer clock. London is on BST now, until Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it switches to GMT (UTC+0).
Daylight saving
BST itself never moves: it is always UTC+1. The places that use it switch to GMT in winter.
Also written BST
Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6).
Next changes in London
| Date | Change | Switches to |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Back 1 hour | GMT UTC+0 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Forward 1 hour | BST UTC+1 |
Cities on BST in summer
Convert BST
Questions
What does BST stand for?
British Summer Time. The same letters are also used for Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6); this page is about British Summer Time.
What time is it in BST now?
It’s 5:14 am BST (UTC+1). BST is London’s summer clock. London is on BST now, until Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it switches to GMT (UTC+0).
Does BST change for daylight saving?
BST itself never moves: it is always UTC+1. The places that use it switch to GMT in winter.
Is BST the same as GMT?
No. BST is UTC+1 and GMT is UTC+0, an hour apart. London is on GMT in winter and BST in summer.