Central Standard Time (CST) — Current Time Now

Current Time in CST

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UTC-6 North America

About Central Standard Time (CST)

Central Standard Time (CST) is a time zone in North America with offset UTC-6. It serves approximately ~60 million people across multiple countries and territories.

UTC Offset & DST

  • Standard offset: UTC-6
  • DST offset: UTC-5
  • Daylight Saving: Yes — CDT (UTC-5) from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October.
  • IANA zones: America/Chicago, America/Mexico_City, America/Winnipeg

Converting CST to Other Time Zones

To convert CST time to your local time, use our time zone converter. Check the time difference calculator for popular city pairs.

Major Cities in CST

Other Time Zones

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Standard Time (CST)?

Central Standard Time (CST) is a time zone with offset UTC-6 covering North America.

Does CST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Central Standard Time observes daylight saving time. Clocks switch to CDT (UTC-5) during summer months.

What cities are in CST?

Major cities include Acapulco, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Memphis, and more.

How do I convert CST to my time zone?

Use our time zone converter to convert CST to any other time zone.

What is the current time in CST?

The current time is shown in the live clock above. CST is UTC-6 (or UTC-5 during DST).