Convert BST to CST Time - London to Chicago Converter

Q: How many hours ahead is BST from CST?

British Summer Time (BST) is 7 hours ahead of Central Standard Time (CST). When it's 6:00 PM BST in London, it's 11:00 AM CST in Chicago, making UK summer time significantly better for transatlantic business coordination than the 6-hour difference with CDT.

Q: What time is it in Chicago when it's 3 PM in London?

When it's 3:00 PM BST in London, it's 8:00 AM CST in Chicago during US winter months. This timing allows UK afternoon meetings to connect perfectly with US morning hours, creating excellent business overlap for November to March coordination when the Central US uses standard time.

Q: What time is it in London when it's 10 AM in Chicago?

When it's 10:00 AM CST in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM BST in London during US winter. This alignment means that US morning business hours correspond to UK evening, making the winter months ideal for UK-US Central region communication, as meetings can run from Chicago morning to London evening.

Q: Which US states use CST and when does daylight saving change it?

CST is used by 20 US states, including Texas, Illinois, Missouri, and parts of Kansas, as well as 3 Canadian provinces from November to March. CST changes to CDT from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, reducing the BST time difference from 7 to 6 hours during summer.

Q: Do UK and US Central business hours overlap better during CST?

Yes, CST creates better overlap! UK business hours (9 AM-5 PM BST) align with US Central hours (9 AM-5 PM CST) for 6 hours daily during winter (3:00 PM-9:00 PM BST = 8:00 AM-2:00 PM CST). This is one hour better than summer CDT, making November to March optimal for UK-US Central business relationships.

Q: How does CST affect UK to US Central travel planning?

CST makes travel timing more convenient - flights from London departing at 1 PM BST arrive in Chicago around 3-4 PM CST, perfect for same-day meetings. The 7-hour difference (compared to 6 hours in summer) means a more effortless jet lag adjustment and better coordination with US Central business hours for UK travelers during the winter months.

Q: What's the best time for video calls between UK and US Central during winter?

The optimal calling window during CST is 2:00-5:00 PM BST (7:00 AM-10:00 AM CST), allowing UK afternoon hours to align with US Central Time morning productivity. This improved winter timing makes regular collaboration easier than summer months, when the 6-hour CDT difference creates scheduling challenges.

Q: How do I quickly convert BST to CST during US winter?

Subtract 7 hours from UK time to get US Central winter time (6:00 PM London = 11:00 AM Chicago). Remember, CST runs from early November to mid-March, offering better coordination than summer CDT. Most smartphones automatically display the correct US Central Time when you search for "time in Chicago" or "time in Dallas" from the UK.

Convert British Summer Time (BST) to Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) with our professional time zone converter. Designed for international business meetings between London to Chicago, this tool provides real-time conversion, optimal meeting time suggestions, business hours comparison, and 24-hour conversion tables. Features include live clock displays, meeting scheduler, time zone maps, and daylight saving time handling. Perfect for international business coordination, global team management, and cross-border communication. No registration required - works instantly on all devices with offline capability.

🌍

BST

British Summer Time

Current Time

Select Date & Time

→

🕐

CST

Central Standard Time

Current Time

Converted Time

Select a time to convert

Time Difference

Your Local Time

UTC Time

BST to CST Time Zone Difference

Central Standard Time is 7 hours behind British Summer Time

Always up-to-date and accurate

24-Hour BST to CST Conversion Chart

Complete hourly conversion for British Summer Time to Central Standard Time

British Summer Time	Central Standard Time	24-Hour BST	24-Hour CST
12:00 AM	5:00 PM (previous day)	00:00	17:00
1:00 AM	6:00 PM (previous day)	01:00	18:00
2:00 AM	7:00 PM (previous day)	02:00	19:00
3:00 AM	8:00 PM (previous day)	03:00	20:00
4:00 AM	9:00 PM (previous day)	04:00	21:00
5:00 AM	10:00 PM (previous day)	05:00	22:00
6:00 AM	11:00 PM (previous day)	06:00	23:00
7:00 AM	12:00 AM	07:00	00:00
8:00 AM	1:00 AM	08:00	01:00
9:00 AM	2:00 AM	09:00	02:00
10:00 AM	3:00 AM	10:00	03:00
11:00 AM	4:00 AM	11:00	04:00
12:00 PM	5:00 AM	12:00	05:00
1:00 PM	6:00 AM	13:00	06:00
2:00 PM	7:00 AM	14:00	07:00
3:00 PM	8:00 AM	15:00	08:00
4:00 PM	9:00 AM	16:00	09:00
5:00 PM	10:00 AM	17:00	10:00
6:00 PM	11:00 AM	18:00	11:00
7:00 PM	12:00 PM	19:00	12:00
8:00 PM	1:00 PM	20:00	13:00
9:00 PM	2:00 PM	21:00	14:00
10:00 PM	3:00 PM	22:00	15:00
11:00 PM	4:00 PM	23:00	16:00

12:00 AM

BST

5:00 PM

CST

(previous day)

00:00 17:00

1:00 AM

BST

6:00 PM

CST

(previous day)

01:00 18:00

2:00 AM

BST

7:00 PM

CST

(previous day)

02:00 19:00

3:00 AM

BST

8:00 PM

CST

(previous day)

03:00 20:00

4:00 AM

BST

9:00 PM

CST

(previous day)

04:00 21:00

5:00 AM

BST

10:00 PM

CST

(previous day)

05:00 22:00

6:00 AM

BST

11:00 PM

CST

(previous day)

06:00 23:00

7:00 AM

BST

12:00 AM

CST

07:00 00:00

8:00 AM

BST

1:00 AM

CST

08:00 01:00

9:00 AM

BST

2:00 AM

CST

09:00 02:00

10:00 AM

BST

3:00 AM

CST

10:00 03:00

11:00 AM

BST

4:00 AM

CST

11:00 04:00

12:00 PM

BST

5:00 AM

CST

12:00 05:00

1:00 PM

BST

6:00 AM

CST

13:00 06:00

2:00 PM

BST

7:00 AM

CST

14:00 07:00

3:00 PM

BST

8:00 AM

CST

15:00 08:00

4:00 PM

BST

9:00 AM

CST

16:00 09:00

5:00 PM

BST

10:00 AM

CST

17:00 10:00

6:00 PM

BST

11:00 AM

CST

18:00 11:00

7:00 PM

BST

12:00 PM

CST

19:00 12:00

8:00 PM

BST

1:00 PM

CST

20:00 13:00

9:00 PM

BST

2:00 PM

CST

21:00 14:00

10:00 PM

BST

3:00 PM

CST

22:00 15:00

11:00 PM

BST

4:00 PM

CST

23:00 16:00

Best Meeting Times between British Summer Time and Central Standard Time

Optimal hours for calls between BST and CST

Business hours overlap available

4:00 PM BST → 9:00 AM CST

Business Hours

5:00 PM BST → 10:00 AM CST

Business Hours

6:00 PM BST → 11:00 AM CST

Business Hours

Based on standard business hours (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) in each time zone

Time Zone Details

Technical information for both time zones

BST

British Summer Time

Source timezone

UTC Offset 1.0 hours

Abbreviation BST

Type Standard Time

Status Active

CST

Central Standard Time

Target timezone

UTC Offset -6.0 hours

Abbreviation CST

Type Standard Time

Status Active

Convert BST to CST Time - London to Chicago Converter

BST to CST Time Zone Difference

24-Hour BST to CST Conversion Chart

Best Meeting Times between British Summer Time and Central Standard Time

Time Zone Details

British Summer Time

Central Standard Time

Convert BST to CST Time - London to Chicago Converter - FAQs

How many hours ahead is BST from CST?

What time is it in Chicago when it's 3 PM in London?

What time is it in London when it's 10 AM in Chicago?

Which US states use CST and when does daylight saving change it?

Do UK and US Central business hours overlap better during CST?

How does CST affect UK to US Central travel planning?

What's the best time for video calls between UK and US Central during winter?

How do I quickly convert BST to CST during US winter?

Convert BST to other time zones