CST to Brighton Time Converter
GMT is 6 hours ahead of CST. 9:00 AM CST = 3:00 PM GMT.
GMT is 6 hours ahead of CST at the moment. To convert CST to Brighton Time, add 6 hours to the CST time: 9:00 AM CST = 3:00 PM GMT.
CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year. Brighton Time (Brighton time) is used in Brighton, UK.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
CST to Brighton Time time conversion table
CST to Brighton Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CST | Brighton Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 6:00 AM GMT | — |
| 1:00 AM CST | 7:00 AM GMT | — |
| 2:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM GMT | — |
| 3:00 AM CST | 9:00 AM GMT | — |
| 4:00 AM CST | 10:00 AM GMT | — |
| 5:00 AM CST | 11:00 AM GMT | — |
| 6:00 AM CST | 12:00 PM GMT | — |
| 7:00 AM CST | 1:00 PM GMT | — |
| 8:00 AM CST | 2:00 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 AM CST | 3:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM CST | 4:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM CST | 5:00 PM GMT | — |
| 12:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM GMT | — |
| 1:00 PM CST | 7:00 PM GMT | — |
| 2:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM GMT | — |
| 3:00 PM CST | 9:00 PM GMT | — |
| 4:00 PM CST | 10:00 PM GMT | night |
| 5:00 PM CST | 11:00 PM GMT | night |
| 6:00 PM CST | 12:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 7:00 PM CST | 1:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 8:00 PM CST | 2:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 9:00 PM CST | 3:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 10:00 PM CST | 4:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 11:00 PM CST | 5:00 AM GMT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CST to Brighton Time
Add 6 hours to the CST time to get Brighton Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 3:00 PM GMT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CST = 4:00 AM GMT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CST and Brighton Time
The time difference between CST and Brighton 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: Brighton Time is 6 hours ahead of CST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: Brighton Time is 5 hours ahead of CST.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: Brighton Time is 6 hours ahead of CST.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Brighton Time is 5 hours ahead of CST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Brighton Time is 6 hours ahead of CST.
CST and Brighton Time during daylight saving time
- 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).
- Brighton Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
Best time for a meeting between CST and Brighton Time
CST and Brighton Time share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM CST lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
CST to Brighton Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CST and Brighton Time?
Right now GMT is 6 hours ahead of CST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CST in Brighton Time?
9:00 AM CST is 3:00 PM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) CST in Brighton Time?
12:00 PM CST is 6:00 PM GMT.
Is Brighton Time ahead of or behind CST?
GMT is 6 hours ahead of CST, so it is later in Brighton Time than in CST.
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.
Does Brighton Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Brighton Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the best time for a meeting between CST and Brighton Time?
CST and Brighton Time share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM CST lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT, 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.