BST to PHT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 18, 2025

| |

British Summer Time (BST)

UTC+1 • London, Edinburgh, Belfast

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Summer Time Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Philippine Time (PHT)

UTC+8 • Manila, Cebu, Davao

--:--:--

Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (BST/GMT): +1

UTC Offset (PHT): +8

DST Status: --

BST/GMT Time: --

PHT Time: --

Time Format:

Current BST/GMT: --:--:--

Current PHT: --:--:--

🌍 BST is UTC+1 (Mar-Oct) and GMT is UTC+0 (Nov-Feb). PHT is UTC+8 year-round. Time difference varies between 7-8 hours.

BST to PHT Conversion Guide

What is BST to PHT Conversion?

BST to PHT conversion helps you translate time between British Summer Time and Philippine Time. BST is UTC+1 (March-October) and GMT is UTC+0 (November-February), while PHT is UTC+8 year-round. The time difference varies: PHT is 7 hours ahead during BST and 8 hours ahead during GMT.

Time Zone Information

British Summer Time (BST): Used in the UK from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October. UTC+1.

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): Used in the UK from last Sunday in October to last Sunday in March. UTC+0.

Philippine Time (PHT): Used throughout the Philippines year-round. Always UTC+8 with no daylight saving time.

Seasonal Time Changes

Summer Period (BST): Last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October - Philippines is 7 hours ahead of UK

Winter Period (GMT): Last Sunday in October to last Sunday in March - Philippines is 8 hours ahead of UK

PHT Consistency: Philippine Time never changes and remains UTC+8 throughout the year

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours (Summer)

BST 9:00 AM → PHT 4:00 PM

BST 5:00 PM → PHT 12:00 AM (next day)

During BST period (Mar-Oct)

Business Hours (Winter)

GMT 9:00 AM → PHT 5:00 PM

GMT 5:00 PM → PHT 1:00 AM (next day)

During GMT period (Nov-Feb)

International Meetings

BST 10:00 AM → PHT 5:00 PM

BST 2:00 PM → PHT 9:00 PM

Summer coordination times

Early Morning Calls

GMT 7:00 AM → PHT 3:00 PM

GMT 8:00 AM → PHT 4:00 PM

Good overlap for business calls

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• UK switches between BST and GMT, affecting the time difference with Philippines

• PHT remains constant year-round, making it a stable reference point

• During BST: add 7 hours to UK time to get PHT time

• During GMT: add 8 hours to UK time to get PHT time

• UK daylight saving changes occur in March and October

• Best business overlap: UK morning (9 AM-12 PM) with Philippines afternoon (4-7 PM)

Convert Between UK and Philippine Time

If you’ve ever tried to plan a call between someone in the UK and someone in the Philippines, you know how easy it is to miscalculate. This tool takes the guesswork out by handling all the behind-the-scenes math, whether it’s summer or winter in Britain. Here’s a quick reference of what countries fall under each time zone this converter handles:

British Summer Time (UTC+1) 🌍 Countries	Philippine Time (UTC+8) 🌏 Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇮 Gibraltar 🇮🇪 Ireland (observes BST during summer) 🇨🇮 Isle of Man 🇯🇪 Jersey 🇬🇬 Guernsey	🇵🇭 Philippines

Why this tool is so handy

This converter is built specifically to switch time back and forth between British Summer Time (BST or GMT during winter) and Philippine Time (PHT). It keeps track of seasonal time changes, which means no manual calculations, no second-guessing, and no confusion when daylight saving starts or ends.

It's great for international meetings, virtual classrooms, remote work, or even checking what time to call your cousin abroad. The biggest perk? The tool updates automatically based on whether the UK is in BST or GMT, and Philippine time stays constant all year.

Here’s how to use it step by step

Start with your time and zone

Pick a date and time using the calendar and clock picker in the input box. By default, it starts in BST mode, showing UK time. You can switch it to PHT using the dropdown menu if you’re starting from the Philippines.

Let it convert or click the button

As you type, the conversion will happen instantly if “Auto Convert” is on. If it’s off, just hit the “Convert Time” button. You’ll see the translated time appear right below, with a full date label and a side-by-side view of both zones.

Need to flip it?

Use the “Swap” button to flip the input and output zones. It's useful when you're switching roles—say, from scheduling a call as the UK side to responding as the Philippine side.

Want the current time?

Tap the “Now” button to autofill the input with the current moment in your selected zone. Then convert as usual.

Time got messy?

The “Reset” button sets everything back to the default: current BST time, with Philippine time as the output.

What else it can do beyond basic conversion

Pick your time format

Prefer 12-hour or 24-hour time? You can toggle that with one button. Your choice sticks as you switch times and zones.

See the seconds (or don’t)

If precision matters, there’s an option to show seconds in your results. You can also turn it off for a cleaner look.

Display UTC offsets

Need the technical offset values? Enable “Show UTC Offset” to display things like +08:00 for PHT or +01:00 for BST.

Be DST-aware

The “Summer Time Aware” checkbox makes sure the UK side follows the correct daylight saving time rules. When on, it checks if the selected date is in summer (BST) or winter (GMT) and converts accordingly.

Example: scheduling a team call

You’re based in Manila and want to schedule a weekly catch-up with your London-based team at 5 PM your time. Enter 5:00 PM and select PHT. The converter shows that your colleagues should log in at 10:00 AM during BST or 9:00 AM during GMT. This means your meeting always fits into UK morning hours while keeping your afternoons free.

Forgetting time zones shouldn’t slow you down

Whether you’re organizing a call, submitting a project, or simply figuring out if it's too late to message a friend, this BST to PHT time converter makes it simple. You’ll always know the right time on both sides, and you’ll avoid those awkward “Oops, I thought it was 3 PM your time” moments.