GMT to CST time converter

CST is 8 hours ahead of GMT. When it is 9:00 AM in GMT, it is 5:00 PM in CST.

GMT UTC

Friday, October 16, 2026

CST UTC+8

Saturday, October 17, 2026

GMT
Greenwich Mean Time
Fri, Oct 16
UTC
CST
China Standard Time
Sat, Oct 17
UTC+8+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

GMT to CST conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in GMT (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in CST).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference stays 8 hours all year.

More conversions

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between GMT and CST?

CST is 8 hours ahead of GMT.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in GMT, it is 5:00 PM in CST.

When is the best time to call CST from GMT?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in GMT (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in CST).

Does the time difference between GMT and CST change?

No. The difference stays 8 hours all year.