London Time to CST Converter
CST is 1 hour behind EST. 9:00 AM EST = 8:00 AM CST.
CST is 1 hour behind EST. To convert London Time to CST, subtract 1 hour from the London Time time: 9:00 AM EST = 8:00 AM CST.
London Time (London time) is used in London, Canada. CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
London Time to CST time conversion table
London Time to CST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| London Time | CST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| London Time | CST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| London Time | CST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Conversion table from London Time to CST 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 CST, −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 London Time to CST
Subtract 1 hour from the London Time time to get CST.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 8:00 AM CST.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM EST = 11:00 PM CST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between London Time and CST
The time difference between London Time and CST is 1 hour all year – CST is behind EST.
London Time and CST during daylight saving time
- London Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- CST 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 London Time and CST
London Time and CST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.
London Time to CST FAQ
What is the time difference between London Time and CST?
CST is 1 hour behind EST all year. 9:00 AM EST = 8:00 AM CST.
What is 9 AM London Time in CST?
9:00 AM EST is 8:00 AM CST.
What is 12 PM (noon) London Time in CST?
12:00 PM EST is 11:00 AM CST.
Is CST ahead of or behind London Time?
CST is 1 hour behind EST, so it is earlier in CST than in London Time.
Does London Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. London Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
Does CST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CST 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 London Time and CST?
London Time and CST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.
Is CT the same as CST?
CST is the winter (standard) name of Central Time (CT). From March to November the same clocks are called CDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.