Central Standard Time
CST · UTC-6 · America/Mexico_City
Live Time
1:58AM
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
UTC Offset
UTC-6
Abbreviation
CST
IANA Identifier
America/Mexico_City
Daylight Saving
Not observed
Countries
7 countries
Major Cities
Mexico City, Guatemala City, Tegucigalpa
Countries Using CST
🇧🇿
Belize
North America · America/Mexico_City
🇨🇷
Costa Rica
North America · America/Mexico_City
🇸🇻
El Salvador
North America · America/Mexico_City
🇬🇹
Guatemala
North America · America/Mexico_City
🇭🇳
Honduras
North America · America/Mexico_City
🇲🇽
Mexico
North America · America/Mexico_City
🇳🇮
Nicaragua
North America · America/Mexico_City
Major Cities on CST
Hourly Conversion (CST → other zones)
| CST (UTC-6) | UTC | New York | London |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UTC offset for Central Standard Time?
Central Standard Time is currently at UTC-6.
What is the IANA identifier for Central Standard Time?
The IANA time zone identifier is America/Mexico_City.
Does Central Standard Time observe daylight saving time?
No. Central Standard Time remains at CST year-round.