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