GMT to CST Converter
Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central Time (CST).
Right now, Central Time (CDT) is 6 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (BST). (BST is UTC+1, CDT is UTC-5.)
Common GMT → CST times
GMT to CST conversion table
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | Central Time (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Greenwich Mean Time to Central Time
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) covers London, Dublin, Lisbon, while Central Time (CST) covers Chicago, Dallas, Mexico City. The current offset between them is 6 hours, with CST behind GMT. Because at least one of these zones observes daylight saving time, the exact difference can shift by an hour at certain times of year — this page recalculates automatically so it is always current.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between GMT and CST?
CST (Central Time) is currently 6 hours behind GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
Is CST ahead of or behind GMT?
CST is 6 hours behind GMT as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM GMT in CST?
9:00 AM GMT is 3:00 AM in CST.
Does Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Greenwich Mean Time switches to BST during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on BST.