PT to BST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 05, 2025

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Pacific Time (PT)

UTC-8/UTC-7 • Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

British Summer Time (BST)

UTC+1/UTC+0 • London, Edinburgh, Cardiff

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (PT): -8

UTC Offset (BST/GMT): +1

DST Status: --

PT Time: --

BST/GMT Time: --

Time Format:

Current PT: --:--:--

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

🌍 PT switches between PST (UTC-8) and PDT (UTC-7). UK switches between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1). Time differences vary by season.

PT to BST Conversion Guide

What is PT to BST Conversion?

PT to BST conversion helps you translate time between Pacific Time and British Summer Time. Pacific Time alternates between PST (UTC-8) in winter and PDT (UTC-7) in summer. British time alternates between GMT (UTC+0) in winter and BST (UTC+1) in summer. The time difference varies by season: BST is 8 hours ahead of PDT, or GMT is 8 hours ahead of PST during winter overlap.

Time Zone Information

Pacific Standard Time (PST): Used in western North America during winter months (November-March). Always UTC-8.

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): Used in western North America during summer months (March-November). Always UTC-7.

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): Used in the UK during winter months (October-March). Always UTC+0.

British Summer Time (BST): Used in the UK during summer months (March-October). Always UTC+1.

Seasonal Time Differences

Summer (Both DST): March-October overlap - BST is 8 hours ahead of PDT

Winter (Both Standard): November-March - GMT is 8 hours ahead of PST

Spring Transition: Brief periods with 9-hour differences during DST transitions

Fall Transition: Different ending dates create temporary 7 or 9-hour differences

Common Conversion Examples

Summer Business Hours

PDT 9:00 AM → BST 5:00 PM

PDT 5:00 PM → BST 1:00 AM (next day)

March-October: BST +8 hours ahead

Winter Business Hours

PST 9:00 AM → GMT 5:00 PM

PST 5:00 PM → GMT 1:00 AM (next day)

November-March: GMT +8 hours ahead

International Meetings

PDT 10:00 AM → BST 6:00 PM

PST 10:00 AM → GMT 6:00 PM

Late afternoon UK time works best

Evening Events

PDT 7:00 PM → BST 3:00 AM (next day)

PST 7:00 PM → GMT 3:00 AM (next day)

Evening PT = early morning UK

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• Most of the year: add 8 hours to Pacific Time to get British time

• Watch for DST transition periods when time differences may briefly change to 7 or 9 hours

• UK changes clocks on last Sunday of March/October; US changes on second Sunday of March and first Sunday of November

• Business overlap: PT 9 AM-11 AM = UK 5-7 PM for international meetings

• Evening PT times often result in next-day UK times due to the large time difference

• Financial markets: PT morning = UK afternoon/evening; useful for trading hours

Convert Pacific Time and British Time

If you've ever tried scheduling across time zones, especially between the US WEST Coast and the UK, you know how slippery it can get. This tool takes care of the headache for you. Whether you're planning meetings, booking flights, or coordinating global teams, this converter makes it dead simple to find the right time on both sides of the Atlantic. Here’s how Pacific Time and British Time stack up right now:

Pacific Time Zone Countries 🇺🇸	British Time Zone Countries 🇬🇧
🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada 🇲🇽 Mexico	🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇲 Isle of Man 🇯🇪 Jersey 🇬🇬 Guernsey

What This Calculator Actually Does

This time converter takes a date and time from either Pacific Time (PT) or British Time (BST/GMT), figures out whether daylight saving time applies, and instantly shows you the equivalent in the other zone. It's built to handle seasonal shifts like a pro, and it's packed with toggles so you can fine-tune the display just how you like it.

Why You’ll Want This in Your Toolkit

If you’ve ever scheduled a Zoom call with someone in London from your office in Seattle, or tried to figure out when a UK stock market closes from San Francisco, you’ve felt the pain of time math. This converter removes the guesswork. No mental calculations. No confusing offset charts. Just pick a time, and it shows you the right one across the ocean. Simple as that.

Using It: Step-by-Step

Pick Your Input Time

Start with the top section. Choose a date and time using the calendar and clock inputs. Then pick which timezone that time belongs to using the dropdown—Pacific Time or British Time.

Get the Result

If auto-convert is on (it is by default), the result appears immediately. Otherwise, hit the big “Convert Time” button. You’ll see the converted time below, along with useful details like time difference, UTC offsets, and whether either zone is in daylight saving mode.

Switch It Around

Click the "Swap" button to reverse input and output zones. The labels and fields update so you can go back and forth without retyping everything.

Fine-Tuning: Settings and Extras

Auto Convert

With this checked, every change you make triggers an instant update. Handy when you’re comparing multiple times quickly.

Daylight Saving Awareness

This makes sure the calculation takes seasonal changes into account, like PDT vs PST or BST vs GMT. Leave this on if you’re working with real-world times.

UTC Offset Toggle

If you need to see how far each zone is from UTC, flip this on. It adds a line with the current offset in hours and minutes.

Seconds Display

Need the exact time down to the second? This setting adds them into the output. Turn it off for a cleaner look.

Format Switch: 12 vs 24 Hour

Prefer military time? Click the “12 Hour” button to flip to 24-hour format, and vice versa. The converter remembers your choice as you work.

Live Clocks

At the bottom, you’ll find the current time in both PT and BST/GMT ticking live. It’s great for a quick reference without entering anything.

Real World Example: Where This Comes in Handy

Say you’re working from San Diego and want to schedule a live customer support session with clients in Belfast. You enter your local time, say 3:00 PM on a Tuesday, and the converter shows it’s 11:00 PM in the UK. Too late. Bump your time earlier, hit convert, and now you’ve got a 9:00 AM PT slot that lands perfectly at 5:00 PM UK time. Done and dusted.

If You Hate Time Math, This Will Save Your Sanity

Whether you're managing international clients, hosting global webinars, or just trying to call a friend overseas, this tool does what your brain shouldn’t have to. No mental gymnastics, no wrong calls made an hour too early. Just type, click, and you're synced up. This calculator helps you move faster and stay accurate when every hour counts.

PT to BST Converter

Pacific Time (PT)

Conversion Settings

British Summer Time (BST)

PT to BST Conversion Guide

What is PT to BST Conversion?

Time Zone Information

Seasonal Time Differences

Common Conversion Examples

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

Convert Pacific Time and British Time

What This Calculator Actually Does

Why You’ll Want This in Your Toolkit

Using It: Step-by-Step

Pick Your Input Time

Get the Result

Switch It Around

Fine-Tuning: Settings and Extras

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Awareness

UTC Offset Toggle

Seconds Display

Format Switch: 12 vs 24 Hour

Live Clocks

Real World Example: Where This Comes in Handy

If You Hate Time Math, This Will Save Your Sanity

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