BST Time Now: British Summer Time
BST (British Summer Time) is a fixed offset of UTC+1: it never changes for daylight saving.
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“BST” can mean more than one time zone
BST also stands for Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6). This page covers British Summer Time.
Is it GMT or BST right now?
GMT / BST daylight-saving dates
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Clocks change at 2:00 AM local time. Dates shift by a week or so each year; these are computed live from our weekly-updated database of 160,000 locations and time zones.
GMT, BST and British Time
BST vs other time zones right now
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About BST
BST is the daylight-saving counterpart of GMT (UTC±0).
Cities on BST right now
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Frequently asked questions
What does BST stand for?
BST stands for British Summer Time, a UTC offset of UTC+1. BST also stands for Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6). This page covers British Summer Time.
Is GMT the same as BST?
No. GMT (UTC±0) is standard (winter) time; BST (UTC+1) is daylight (summer) time, one hour ahead. The umbrella term “British Time” refers to whichever is in effect, so it is always safe to write British Time when you are unsure.
When do the clocks change for BST?
In 2026, clocks go forward into BST on Sunday, March 29 and back into GMT on Sunday, October 25. The dates shift by a week or so each year; this page always shows the live, correct schedule.
What time is it in BST right now?
It is currently 10:34 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2026 in BST (UTC+1).
Where is BST used?
United Kingdom from late March to late October. Cities currently on this time include London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield.
Does BST only mean one time zone?
BST also stands for Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6). This page covers British Summer Time.
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