London
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Convert BST to PST
British Summer Time to Pacific Standard Time — Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-8 hours
BST Full Name
British Summer Time
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
BST to PST Conversion Table
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About BST and PST Time Zones
BST (British Summer Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like London, Edinburgh, Cardiff. PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London (BST), it's 4:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST). The time difference between BST and PST is 8 hours — Los Angeles is behind London.
The 9-hour difference makes real-time overlap challenging — early morning calls (7–9 AM BST) work best.
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 BST and PST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare London and Los Angeles with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between BST and PST?
Los Angeles (PST) is 8 hours behind London (BST). The offset is -8 hours.
Is PST ahead or behind BST?
PST is 8 hours behind BST. BST is UTC+1 and PST is UTC-7.
When it's 12:00 PM in London, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London (BST), it's 4:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST).
When it's 5:00 PM in London, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 5:00 PM in London (BST), it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST).
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.