BST to CST-CHINA Time Zone Converter — Greenwich to China

Convert between any time zones worldwide. Free and accurate time zone converter with DST support.

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China Standard Time

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From (Greenwich Mean Time): Next DST change: October 25, 2026 — BST shifts to GMT (UTC+0)

BST to CST-CHINA Conversion Chart

Last updated: April 2026

Today's reference — every 3 hours. DST is applied automatically.

BST Time	CST-CHINA Time
12:00 AM	7:00 AM
3:00 AM	10:00 AM
6:00 AM	1:00 PM
9:00 AM	4:00 PM
12:00 PM	7:00 PM
3:00 PM	10:00 PM
6:00 PM	1:00 AM (+1 day)
9:00 PM	4:00 AM (+1 day)

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About BST to CST-CHINA Conversion

Last updated: April 2026

Converting time between GMT and CST requires understanding their time zone offsets and any daylight saving time adjustments. GMT (BST) operates at UTC+1, while CST (CST-CHINA) is set to UTC+8. This means CST is 7 hours ahead GMT. For example, when it's 10:17 AM BST on April 30, 2026, it's 5:17 PM CST-CHINA in CST. Europe/London observes daylight saving time, switching between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1), while Asia/Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time. Use this converter to quickly find the equivalent time in CST for any time in GMT, whether you're scheduling meetings, planning travel, or coordinating with teams across different time zones.

How to Use the Time Zone Converter

Last updated: April 2026

Select your source timezone from the "From timezone" dropdown (use search to find quickly)
Enter the date and time you want to convert (or click "Today" and "Now" for current time)
Select your target timezone from the "To timezone" dropdown
The conversion updates automatically as you change inputs - no button needed!
Use "Copy" button to copy the converted time, or use presets for quick conversions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: April 2026

What is the time difference between BST and CST-CHINA?

The time difference between BST and CST-CHINA is 7 hours. CST-CHINA is 7 hours ahead BST.

Is CST-CHINA ahead of or behind BST?

CST-CHINA is ahead of BST by 7 hours. When it's 8 AM in BST, it's 3:00 PM in CST-CHINA.

How many hours do you add to BST to get CST-CHINA?

You add 7 hours to BST to get CST-CHINA. For example, 8 AM BST + 7 hours = 3:00 PM CST-CHINA.

Does the BST to CST-CHINA time difference change during Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the time difference can change during Daylight Saving Time (DST). BST observes DST, which can affect the time difference during the transition periods in spring and fall.

What is 8 AM BST in CST-CHINA?

8 AM BST is 3:00 PM CST-CHINA. This conversion accounts for the 7-hour time difference between the two timezones.

Is BST the same throughout the year when converting to CST-CHINA?

No, the conversion between BST and CST-CHINA can vary during the year due to Daylight Saving Time. The time difference may change by 1 hour during DST transition periods (typically March and November), so always use a current timezone converter for accurate conversions.

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