Central to London time converter

London is 6 hours ahead of Central. When it is 9:00 AM in Central, it is 3:00 PM in London.

Central CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

London BST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Central
Louisiana, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
London
United Kingdom
Sat, Oct 17
BSTUTC+1+6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Central to London conversion table

Every hour of today in Central and the matching time in London. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Central (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in London).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Central and London switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +6h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +5h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +6h

Distance

Central and London are 7,460 km (4,635 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Central and London?

London is 6 hours ahead of Central.

What time is it in London when it is 9 AM in Central?

When it is 9:00 AM in Central, it is 3:00 PM in London.

When is the best time to call London from Central?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Central (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in London).

Does the time difference between Central and London change?

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