CST to BST Time Converter
BST is 6 hours ahead of CST right now. 9:00 AM in CST is 3:00 PM in BST.
Time now: CST and BST
BST is 6 hours ahead of CST right now. The gap is the same for most of the year, but for a few weeks it shifts by an hour because the two places change their clocks on different dates (see the dates below).
CST to BST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| CST | 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 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between CST and BST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST = 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM BST
Does the time difference between CST and BST change?
Yes. Right now BST is 6 hours ahead of CST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: CST moves its clocks forward. BST is 5 hours ahead of CST from then (it was 6 hours before).
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: BST moves its clocks forward. BST is 6 hours ahead of CST from then (it was 5 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: BST moves its clocks back. BST is 5 hours ahead of CST from then (it was 6 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: CST moves its clocks back. BST is 6 hours ahead of CST from then (it was 5 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in CST is 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM (next day) in BST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in BST is 3:00 AM to 12:00 PM in CST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CST and BST?
BST is 6 hours ahead of CST right now. The gap is the same for most of the year, but for a few weeks it shifts by an hour because the two places change their clocks on different dates (see the dates below).
How do I convert CST to BST?
Add 6 hours to the CST time to get the BST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in CST is 3:00 PM in BST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in BST?
It is 11:12 PM in BST on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 5:12 PM in CST.
Does the time difference between CST and BST change during the year?
Yes. Right now BST is 6 hours ahead of CST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: CST moves its clocks forward. BST is 5 hours ahead of CST from then (it was 6 hours before). Sunday, 28 March 2027: BST moves its clocks forward. BST is 6 hours ahead of CST from then (it was 5 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: BST moves its clocks back. BST is 5 hours ahead of CST from then (it was 6 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: CST moves its clocks back. BST is 6 hours ahead of CST from then (it was 5 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between CST and BST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST = 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM BST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does CST mean?
Central Time is CST (UTC-06:00) in winter and CDT (UTC-05:00) in summer.
What does BST mean?
The UK uses GMT in winter and BST in summer.