London
Chicago
Convert BST to CST
British Summer Time to Central Standard Time — Chicago is 6 hours behind London
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-6 hours
BST Full Name
British Summer Time
CST Full Name
Central Standard Time
BST to CST Conversion Table
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About BST and CST Time Zones
BST (British Summer Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like London, Edinburgh, Cardiff. CST (Central Standard Time) is UTC-6 and covers cities like Chicago, Dallas, Houston.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London (BST), it's 6:00 AM in Chicago (CST). The time difference between BST and CST is 6 hours — Chicago is behind London.
The best meeting window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST (4:00 PM–5:00 PM CST).
Daylight Saving Time
CST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes CDT (Central Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-5.
During DST transitions, the time difference between BST and CST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare London and Chicago with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between BST and CST?
Chicago (CST) is 6 hours behind London (BST). The offset is -6 hours.
Is CST ahead or behind BST?
CST is 6 hours behind BST. BST is UTC+1 and CST is UTC-5.
When it's 12:00 PM in London, what time is it in Chicago?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London (BST), it's 6:00 AM in Chicago (CST).
When it's 5:00 PM in London, what time is it in Chicago?
When it's 5:00 PM in London (BST), it's 11:00 AM in Chicago (CST).
Does CST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. CST (Central Standard Time, UTC-6) becomes CDT (Central Daylight Time, UTC-5) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.