London to PDT
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BSTSOURCEPDT
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BST and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the BST (Greenwich Mean Time) and PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) timezone regions across the globe.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
PDT – Pacific Daylight Time
UTC-07:00Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving offset on the US/Canada Pacific coast, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00.
- •Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
About London
WikipediaLondon, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower, not the tower itself.
Time Conversion Guide: London to PDT
London runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. PDT runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00. That puts London 8 hours behind PDT — a difference of -8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in London it is 1:00 AM in PDT. Midnight in London is 4:00 PM in PDT.London observes daylight saving time while PDT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
London to PDT time conversion table
| London (BST) | PDT (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert London to PDT time
- Scheduling a call from London to PDT: a 10:00 AM start in London lands at 2:00 AM in PDT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -8h gap: London and PDT have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in PDT is 1:00 AM in London.
- Coordinating a London-based team with PDT contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -8h gap is not.
- With a -8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week London takes the early slot, the next week PDT does.
- London: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -8h gap.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
About PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is observed from March to November on the Pacific coast. During PDT, the west coast is 7 hours behind UTC and only 2 hours behind the east coast's EDT.
Best time to call between London and PDT
With a -8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. PDT opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 1:00 AM in London, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
London and PDT have no shared working hours because of the -8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
London is 8 hours behind PDT (BST UTC+01:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
London
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
PDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and PDT?
London (BST, UTC+01:00) is 8 hours behind PDT (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -8h.
How do I convert London time to PDT time?
Add -8h to London local time. For example, 9:00 AM in London is 1:00 AM in PDT.
What time is it in PDT right now?
PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -8h offset from London.
What is the best time to call PDT from London?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in London, which is 5:00 AM in PDT.
Which is behind, London or PDT?
London is 8 hours behind PDT. When it is 12:00 PM in London it is 4:00 AM in PDT.
Do London and PDT use different time zones?
London (UK) uses BST at UTC+01:00, while PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/London and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the London–PDT difference?
Yes at the moment: London is on daylight saving time and PDT is not, so the -8h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share London's time zone?
BST also covers London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar and 5 more.
Which countries use BST, London's zone?
BST is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and 7 more.
Is there a day difference between London and PDT?
Not normally. The -8h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between London and PDT?
PDT is -8h from London.
What timezone is London in?
London, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
What timezone is PDT in?
PDT operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in London?
Standard business hours in London are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT.
Which countries use GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)?
GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, and 9 more countries.
Does GMT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, GMT switches to BST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about GMT?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
Which cities are in the PDT timezone?
Major cities in the PDT timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland.
What is the UTC offset for PDT?
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is at UTC-07:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PST.
What should I know about the PDT timezone?
PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00. Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
When is it midnight in London, what time is it in PDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in London (GMT), it is -8h later in PDT (PDT).
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