CST – Central Standard Time (UTC−6)
Current time in CST
6:30 PM
- UTC offset
- UTC−6
- In use now?
- Yes, CST is in use now.
- Summer time
- CDT (UTC−5)
Used in: The central United States in winter, including Chicago, Dallas and Houston. Most of Mexico uses it all year.
9:00 AM CST is…
Questions
What is CST?
CST stands for Central Standard Time, which is UTC−6. It is used in: The central United States in winter, including Chicago, Dallas and Houston. Most of Mexico uses it all year.
Is CST in use right now?
Yes, CST is in use now.
What is the difference between CST and CDT?
CST is standard (winter) time at UTC−6; CDT is the daylight saving (summer) time at UTC−5.
What is CST in Philippine time?
Philippine time (PHT, UTC+8) is 14 hours ahead of CST. For example, 9:00 AM CST is 11:00 PM PHT.