Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between bst and berlin?
British Summer Time (bst) is UTC+1 and BERLIN (Berlin) (berlin) is UTC+2. The difference between them is 1 hours.
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.
Where is berlin used?
BERLIN (Berlin) (berlin) is used in Germany and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Berlin.
How do I convert bst to berlin?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any bst time and the berlin equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
BST (London) is 1 hour behind Berlin. At noon in BST (London), your contact in Berlin sees 13:00.
BST (London) runs on Europe/London; Berlin runs on Europe/Berlin. Together they are 1 hour apart.
Daily overlap window
BST (London) and Berlin 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)
Best call times between these locations
There is a 7-hour daily window where both locations are in business hours. The 3 best slots are listed below.
09:00 London / 10:00 Berlin✓ Both working
10:00 London / 11:00 Berlin✓ Both working
11:00 London / 12:00 Berlin✓ Both working
Working hours defined as 09:00–17:00 local time for each location.
Public holidays for both locations
⚡ Holiday alerts for both locations, double-check schedules before confirming.
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
Berlin8 holidays
Aug 15Assumption Day
Sep 20World Children's Day
Oct 3German Unity Day
Oct 31Reformation Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Scheduling between BST (London) and Berlin
BST (London) (United Kingdom) and Berlin (Germany) are 1 hours apart. With a 7-hour daily overlap in standard business hours, both teams can connect in real time without either side stretching beyond their normal workday.
💡 Scheduling tips for these locations
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If you are in BST (London), aim for 09:00–10:00, which corresponds to 10:00–11:00 in Berlin — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in BST (London), aim for 10:00–11:00, which corresponds to 11:00–12:00 in Berlin — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in BST (London), aim for 11:00–12:00, which corresponds to 12:00–13:00 in Berlin — both teams are within working hours.
Avoid scheduling mistakes — especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.
Need a specific time? Use the slider or type directly into the input bar — it understands "3pm", "15:30", and location-specific formats like "9am BST (London)".