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Convert PST to BST
Pacific Standard Time to British Summer Time — London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+8 hours
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
BST Full Name
British Summer Time
PST to BST Conversion Table
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About PST and BST Time Zones
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle. BST (British Summer Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like London, Edinburgh, Cardiff.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 8:00 PM in London (BST). The time difference between PST and BST is 8 hours — London is ahead of Los Angeles.
A workday starting at 9 AM in Los Angeles corresponds to 6:00 PM in London, giving a short overlap window for morning meetings.
Daylight Saving Time
PST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-7.
During DST transitions, the time difference between PST and BST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and BST?
London (BST) is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST). The offset is +8 hours.
Is BST ahead or behind PST?
BST is 8 hours ahead of PST. PST is UTC-7 and BST is UTC+1.
When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in London?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 8:00 PM in London (BST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in London?
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST), it's 1:00 AM in London (BST).
Does PST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.