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London · Edinburgh · Cardiff
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Difference
CST vs BST
UTC → UTC
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Chicago · Houston · Dallas
BST to CST converter
BST to CST Converter
Convert BST (London) to CST (Chicago) now. Live clocks, the current time difference, and a simple meeting window — free.
Europe/London
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BST → CST
To · Central Standard Time
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America/Chicago
Interactive diagram
Watch BST convert into CST
Drag the British ST hour. Watch the Central clock change.
British ST
9:00 AM BST
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CST ← BST
Central
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Full-day chart
BST to CST hourly conversion chart
Full-day table. Tap a row to copy. Labels follow daylight saving.
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Meeting times
Best BST to CST meeting window
Find hours that work on both sides. Then save the slot to your calendar.
Follow along
Step-by-step BST to CST conversion
Four short steps to convert any BST time to CST.
Choose BST time
Select any hour in British Summer Time. Smart mode uses Europe/London.
BST to CST conversion guide
BST to CST conversion guide
This BST to CST converter shows Central Standard Time (UTC−6) for any British Summer Time (UTC+1) time. Use it to schedule between London and Chicago. Choose Smart DST for live city clocks. Choose Fixed mode when you only want the BST and CST labels.
British ST
BST
UTC+1
London · Edinburgh · Cardiff
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Central
CST
UTC−6
Chicago · Houston · Dallas
What is BST to CST conversion?
BST to CST conversion turns a BST clock into the matching CST time. Use it for calls, travel, and teams in London and Chicago.
BST to CST time difference
CST is 7 hours behind BST. Subtract 7 hours from the BST time to get CST. The live clocks at the top show the current BST to CST gap.
BST vs CST
BST is UTC+1. CST is UTC−6. They are different names. If a region uses daylight saving, check the live labels.
BST to CST now / current time
Need bst to cst right now? Read the live clocks, or tap Use current time for an instant BST → CST result.
BST to CST time difference
Season / context — tap to explore
See how daylight saving can change this pair.
British ST—
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Quick answers
British ST
British Summer Time (BST)
UTC+1
British Summer Time (BST) is UTC+1. Smart DST uses the city clock Europe/London so daylight saving stays correct for London · Edinburgh · Cardiff.
- Cities: London · Edinburgh · Cardiff
- City clock: Europe/London
- Fixed BST: UTC+1
- On this page it pairs with CST (UTC−6)
Central
Central Standard Time (CST)
UTC−6
Central Standard Time (CST) is UTC−6. Smart DST uses America/Chicago for cities such as Chicago · Houston · Dallas.
- Cities: Chicago · Houston · Dallas
- City clock: America/Chicago
- Fixed CST: UTC−6
- From BST: CST is 7 hours behind BST
BST to CST FAQ
Common BST to CST questions
What is the BST to CST time difference?
CST is 7 hours behind BST. Fixed labels: BST = UTC+1, CST = UTC−6. Subtract 7 hours from the BST time to get CST.
How do I convert BST to CST quickly?
Subtract 7 hours from the BST time to get CST. Example: 3:00 AM BST → 8:00 PM CST. Or use the live BST to CST converter above.
Is CST the same as BST?
No. BST is UTC+1 (London · Edinburgh · Cardiff). CST is UTC−6 (Chicago · Houston · Dallas).
What is a good BST to CST meeting time?
CST is behind. Try 10:00 AM–3:00 PM BST. That is about 3:00 AM–8:00 AM CST. Use the meeting planner on this page to export an ICS or Google Calendar invite.
What cities use BST and CST?
BST is common in London · Edinburgh · Cardiff. CST is common in Chicago · Houston · Dallas. Smart DST uses Europe/London and America/Chicago.