Central Standard Time
CST · UTC-5 · America/Chicago
Live Time
11:01AM
Sunday, July 19, 2026
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Abbreviation
CDT
IANA Identifier
America/Chicago
Daylight Saving
Active now
Countries
1 country
Major Cities
Chicago, Austin
Countries Using CST
🇺🇸
United States
North America · America/Chicago
Hourly Conversion (CST → other zones)
| CST (UTC-5) | UTC | New York | London |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UTC offset for Central Standard Time?
Central Standard Time is currently at UTC-5 (daylight saving time is active).
What is the IANA identifier for Central Standard Time?
The IANA time zone identifier is America/Chicago.
Does Central Standard Time observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Central Standard Time shifts between CST and CDT. It is currently in daylight saving time (CDT).