GMT/BST to CST time converter

CST is 7 hours ahead of GMT/BST. When it is 9:00 AM in GMT/BST, it is 4:00 PM in CST.

GMT/BST BST

Friday, October 16, 2026

CST UTC+8

Saturday, October 17, 2026

GMT/BST
British Summer Time
Fri, Oct 16
BSTUTC+1
CST
China Standard Time
Sat, Oct 17
UTC+8+7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

GMT/BST to CST conversion table

Every hour of today in GMT/BST and the matching time in CST. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

GMT/BSTCST
12:00 AM7:00 AM
1:00 AM8:00 AM
2:00 AM9:00 AM
3:00 AM10:00 AM
4:00 AM11:00 AM
5:00 AM12:00 PM
6:00 AM1:00 PM
7:00 AM2:00 PM
8:00 AM3:00 PM
9:00 AM4:00 PM
10:00 AM5:00 PM
11:00 AM6:00 PM
12:00 PM7:00 PM
1:00 PM8:00 PM
2:00 PM9:00 PM
3:00 PM10:00 PM
4:00 PM11:00 PM
5:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in GMT/BST (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in CST).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because GMT/BST and CST switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +7h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between GMT/BST and CST?

CST is 7 hours ahead of GMT/BST.

What time is it in CST when it is 9 AM in GMT/BST?

When it is 9:00 AM in GMT/BST, it is 4:00 PM in CST.

When is the best time to call CST from GMT/BST?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in GMT/BST (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in CST).

Does the time difference between GMT/BST and CST change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.