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