British Summer Time (BST)

British Summer Time (BST)

What is British Summer Time (BST)?

Navigating Time with British Summer Time (BST)

British Summer Time (BST) marks the period when clocks in the UK are set forward by one hour, optimizing daylight.

British Summer Time (BST) is the daylight saving time observed in the United Kingdom, where the standard time (Greenwich Mean Time, GMT) is advanced by one hour (UTC +1).

• Observance Period: BST is typically observed from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
• Purpose: The change to BST allows for more daylight in the evenings during summer.
• Aviation Scheduling: In aviation, the change to BST affects flight schedules, operational planning, and time zone calculations.

British Summer Time is a seasonal time adjustment in the UK, impacting various aspects of daily life and industries, including aviation.