BST to CST Time Converter
Convert British Summer Time to Central Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
British Summer Time
BST
9:23
Central Time
CST
3:23
BST and CST are on daylight savings right now, shown as BST and CDT.
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How the BST to CST time difference works
CST is 6 hours behind BST. British Summer Time (BST) is the spring-to-autumn daylight time of the United Kingdom. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. For example, 9:00 AM BST is 3:00 AM CST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
6 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
BST offset
UTC+0
CST offset
UTC-6
BST to CST conversion chart
| British Summer Time (BST) | Central Time (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM BST (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
British Summer Time (BST)
LondonManchesterBirminghamGlasgowLiverpoolBristol
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
BST to CST questions
Is CST ahead of or behind BST?
CST is 6 hours behind BST. So 9:00 AM BST is 3:00 AM CST, and 5:00 PM BST is 11:00 AM CST.
What time is it in CST when it is 12:00 PM BST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) BST in British Summer Time, it is 6:00 AM CST in Central Time.
How many hours difference is there between BST and CST?
There is a 6 hours difference. Central Time (CST) runs 6 hours behind British Summer Time (BST).
Do BST and CST observe daylight saving time?
Both British Summer Time and Central Time observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap briefly shifts by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between BST and CST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM BST (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both British Summer Time and Central Time.
Which cities use BST and CST?
British Summer Time (BST) covers cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Bristol. Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis.