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BST to GST Converter

See the current time in BST (London) and GST (Dubai) side by side, the exact time difference right now, and convert any time between the two zones.

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BST to GST Converter

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London
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GST
Dubai
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Uses your browser's built-in, DST-aware time-zone data.

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About converting BST to GST

British Time (London) (London) and Gulf Time (Dubai) (Dubai) are in different time zones, so a meeting, call or stream that's convenient in one may be early or late in the other. The clocks above update live and account for daylight saving automatically, so the time difference you see is the real one for today — not a fixed number that goes stale twice a year.

To plan across the two, type a time into the BST box (or tap a quick preset) and read the GST equivalent, including a "next day" or "previous day" note when the conversion crosses midnight. For any other pair of zones or cities, use the full timezone converter.

BST vs GST: the time difference through the year

The gap between BST and GST changes during the year because only one of them uses daylight saving.

PeriodDifference
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026GST 3 h ahead of BST
Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027GST 4 h ahead of BST
Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027GST 3 h ahead of BST

Daylight-saving changes in the next year

ZoneDateOffsetChange
BSTOct 25, 2026UTC+1 → UTC+0Clocks go back 1 hour
BSTMar 28, 2027UTC+0 → UTC+1Clocks go forward 1 hour
BSTOct 31, 2027UTC+1 → UTC+0Clocks go back 1 hour

BST to GST conversion table

BSTGST (when 3 h ahead)GST (when 4 h ahead)
12:00 AM3:00 AM4:00 AM
1:00 AM4:00 AM5:00 AM
2:00 AM5:00 AM6:00 AM
3:00 AM6:00 AM7:00 AM
4:00 AM7:00 AM8:00 AM
5:00 AM8:00 AM9:00 AM
6:00 AM9:00 AM10:00 AM
7:00 AM10:00 AM11:00 AM
8:00 AM11:00 AM12:00 PM
9:00 AM12:00 PM1:00 PM
10:00 AM1:00 PM2:00 PM
11:00 AM2:00 PM3:00 PM
12:00 PM3:00 PM4:00 PM
1:00 PM4:00 PM5:00 PM
2:00 PM5:00 PM6:00 PM
3:00 PM6:00 PM7:00 PM
4:00 PM7:00 PM8:00 PM
5:00 PM8:00 PM9:00 PM
6:00 PM9:00 PM10:00 PM
7:00 PM10:00 PM11:00 PM
8:00 PM11:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)1:00 AM (next day)
10:00 PM1:00 AM (next day)2:00 AM (next day)
11:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)3:00 AM (next day)

Best time to meet

The two zones

BST · British Time (London)

UK time is GMT (UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. Ireland and Portugal follow the same switch dates.

GST · Gulf Time (Dubai)

Gulf Standard Time is UTC+4 all year, used in the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) and Oman. There is no daylight saving.

Frequently asked questions

6 answers
What is the time difference between BST and GST?
It's shown live at the top of this page (and it can change with daylight saving). The converter uses the current, DST-aware difference between British Time (London) and Gulf Time (Dubai), so the time you see is always right for right now.
How do I convert BST to GST?
Enter a time in the BST box and the equivalent GST time appears instantly, adjusted for the current offset between the two zones — including a note if it lands on the previous or next day.
Is this BST to GST converter accurate with daylight saving?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time-zone database (the IANA zones behind London and Dubai), which tracks daylight-saving changes automatically, so the current times and difference are correct.
What time is it in Dubai right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Dubai (GST), updating every second, alongside BST.
Does the BST to GST time difference change?
Yes. Over the next 12 months it is 3 h ahead or 4 h ahead, depending on the date — see the table of periods on this page.
What is a good meeting time for BST and GST?
Office hours overlap from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM BST (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM GST).