BST to Houston Time Converter
CST is 6 hours behind GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 3:00 AM CST.
CST is 6 hours behind GMT at the moment. To convert BST to Houston Time, subtract 6 hours from the BST time: 9:00 AM GMT = 3:00 AM CST.
BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October. Houston Time (Houston time) is used in Houston, USA.
BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.
BST to Houston Time time conversion table
BST to Houston Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| BST | Houston Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| BST | Houston Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| BST | Houston Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Conversion table from BST to Houston Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Houston Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert BST to Houston Time
Subtract 6 hours from the BST time to get Houston Time.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 3:00 AM CST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM GMT = 7:00 PM CST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between BST and Houston Time
The time difference between BST and Houston Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: Houston Time is 6 hours behind of BST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Houston Time is 5 hours behind of BST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Houston Time is 6 hours behind of BST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Houston Time is 5 hours behind of BST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Houston Time is 6 hours behind of BST.
BST and Houston Time during daylight saving time
- BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
- Houston Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
Best time for a meeting between BST and Houston Time
BST and Houston Time share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM CST, inside working hours for both.
BST to Houston Time FAQ
What is the time difference between BST and Houston Time?
Right now CST is 6 hours behind GMT. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM BST in Houston Time?
9:00 AM GMT is 3:00 AM CST.
What is 12 PM (noon) BST in Houston Time?
12:00 PM GMT is 6:00 AM CST.
Is Houston Time ahead of or behind BST?
CST is 6 hours behind GMT, so it is earlier in Houston Time than in BST.
Does BST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
Does Houston Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Houston Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between BST and Houston Time?
BST and Houston Time share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM CST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.