What Does BST (British Summer Time) Mean and When Is It Observed?

Learn what BST stands for, when it applies, and its impact on time in the UK during summer months.

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BST stands for British Summer Time. It is the time zone observed in the UK during the summer months, usually from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, where clocks are set one hour ahead of GMT.

FAQs & Answers

  1. When does British Summer Time start and end? BST starts from the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.
  2. How is BST different from GMT? BST is one hour ahead of GMT, observed during summer months in the UK.
  3. Why do we have British Summer Time? BST is implemented to make better use of daylight during the longer days of summer.
  4. Is BST used in other countries? BST specifically refers to British Summer Time, but similar time adjustments are used in various countries under different names.

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