BST to CEST Time Converter
British Summer Time → Central European Summer Time
BST = UTC+1CEST = UTC+2
⚠️ BST is ambiguous — on this page it means British Summer Time. It also refers to:
BST (London) ↔ CEST (Paris)
7h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)
BST (London)
CEST (Paris)
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between bst and cest?
British Summer Time (bst) is UTC+1 and Central European Summer Time (cest) 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 cest used?
Central European Summer Time (cest) is used in France and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Paris.
How do I convert bst to cest?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any bst time and the cest equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
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