Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between berlin and bst?
BERLIN (Berlin) (berlin) is UTC+2 and British Summer Time (bst) is UTC+1. The difference between them is 1 hours.
Where is berlin used?
BERLIN (Berlin) (berlin) is used in Germany and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Berlin.
Where is bst used?
British Summer Time (bst) is used in United Kingdom and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/London. Note: bst is ambiguous and may refer to other timezones.
How do I convert berlin to bst?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any berlin time and the bst equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
Berlin is 1 hour ahead of BST (London). At noon in Berlin, your contact in BST (London) sees 11:00.
Berlin observes Europe/Berlin and BST (London) observes Europe/London — a 1 hour gap between them.
Daily overlap window
Berlin and BST (London) share 7 hours of overlapping business hours daily — enough for real-time collaboration without anyone joining at odd hours.
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Overlap (7h)
Meeting time recommendations
Berlin and BST (London) share 7 hours of business hours overlap daily. Showing the 3 most balanced slots — see the time table below for the full window.
10:00 Berlin / 09:00 London✓ Both working
11:00 Berlin / 10:00 London✓ Both working
12:00 Berlin / 11:00 London✓ Both working
Assumes a standard 9 AM–5 PM workday in each location's local timezone.
Public holidays for both locations
⚡ Holiday alerts for both locations, double-check schedules before confirming.
Berlin8 holidays
Aug 15Assumption Day
Sep 20World Children's Day
Oct 3German Unity Day
Oct 31Reformation Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
BST (London)6 holidays
Jul 13Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Scheduling between Berlin and BST (London)
Teams in Berlin (Germany) and BST (London) (United Kingdom) face a 1-hour time difference day to day. A 7-hour shared business hours window makes real-time meetings feasible for both sides within their normal working day.
💡 Scheduling tips for these locations
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Schedule at 10:00–11:00 (Berlin) for a 09:00–10:00 slot in BST (London) — the sweet spot where both teams are working.
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Schedule at 11:00–12:00 (Berlin) for a 10:00–11:00 slot in BST (London) — the sweet spot where both teams are working.
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Schedule at 12:00–13:00 (Berlin) for a 11:00–12:00 slot in BST (London) — the sweet spot where both teams are working.
Recurring meetings are particularly vulnerable to DST shifts. The ClockinSync Chrome Extension alerts you before the offset changes.
Drag the slider at the top to convert any Berlin time instantly. You can also type natural language like "3pm", "15:00", or a location name to get an immediate answer.