PST to BST Time Converter
British Summer Time (BST) is currently 9 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). PST is UTC-8 and BST is UTC+1. The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
There is no overlap between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM office hours in these two zones. Stretching to early mornings and evenings, the workable window runs from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM in PST, which is 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM in BST. One side ends up outside normal hours, so alternating who takes the awkward slot is a fair way to handle recurring calls.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: PST to BST
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
PST and BST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
PST is UTC-8, used on the North American west coast in winter. The region switches to PDT (UTC-7) from March to November.
BST is UTC+1, used in the UK from late March to late October. In winter the UK is on GMT. BST can also refer to Bangladesh Standard Time, which is UTC+6.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is BST compared to PST?
BST is currently 9 hours ahead of PST. PST and BST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in PST in BST?
9:00 AM in PST is 6:00 PM in BST.
What is the best time for a call between PST and BST?
There is no overlap between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM office hours in these two zones. Stretching to early mornings and evenings, the workable window runs from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM in PST, which is 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM in BST. One side ends up outside normal hours, so alternating who takes the awkward slot is a fair way to handle recurring calls.