Houston Time to BST 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 Houston Time to BST, add 6 hours to the Houston Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 3:00 PM GMT.
Houston Time (Houston time) is used in Houston, USA. BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October.
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.
Houston Time to BST time conversion table
Houston Time to BST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Houston Time | BST | 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 Houston Time to BST
Add 6 hours to the Houston Time time to get BST.
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 Houston Time and BST
The time difference between Houston Time and BST 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: BST is 6 hours ahead of Houston Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: BST is 5 hours ahead of Houston Time.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: BST is 6 hours ahead of Houston Time.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: BST is 5 hours ahead of Houston Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: BST is 6 hours ahead of Houston Time.
Houston Time and BST during daylight saving time
- 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).
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between Houston Time and BST
Houston Time and BST 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.
Houston Time to BST FAQ
What is the time difference between Houston Time and BST?
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 Houston Time in BST?
9:00 AM CST is 3:00 PM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) Houston Time in BST?
12:00 PM CST is 6:00 PM GMT.
Is BST ahead of or behind Houston Time?
GMT is 6 hours ahead of CST, so it is later in BST than in Houston Time.
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.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between Houston Time and BST?
Houston Time and BST 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.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.