CST to UTC time difference
UTC is 5 hours ahead of CST right now. The difference changes between 6 hours and 5 hours during the year because of daylight saving time.
Quick examples: 9:00 AM CST = 2:00 PM UTC · 12:00 PM CST = 5:00 PM UTC · 5:00 PM CST = 10:00 PM UTC
CST to UTC conversion table
| Central Time (CST) | Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 5:00 AM UTC |
| 1:00 AM CST | 6:00 AM UTC |
| 2:00 AM CST | 7:00 AM UTC |
| 3:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM UTC |
| 4:00 AM CST | 9:00 AM UTC |
| 5:00 AM CST | 10:00 AM UTC |
| 6:00 AM CST | 11:00 AM UTC |
| 7:00 AM CST | 12:00 PM UTC |
| 8:00 AM CST | 1:00 PM UTC |
| 9:00 AM CST | 2:00 PM UTC |
| 10:00 AM CST | 3:00 PM UTC |
| 11:00 AM CST | 4:00 PM UTC |
| 12:00 PM CST | 5:00 PM UTC |
| 1:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM UTC |
| 2:00 PM CST | 7:00 PM UTC |
| 3:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM UTC |
| 4:00 PM CST | 9:00 PM UTC |
| 5:00 PM CST | 10:00 PM UTC |
| 6:00 PM CST | 11:00 PM UTC |
| 7:00 PM CST | 12:00 AM UTC (next day) |
| 8:00 PM CST | 1:00 AM UTC (next day) |
| 9:00 PM CST | 2:00 AM UTC (next day) |
| 10:00 PM CST | 3:00 AM UTC (next day) |
| 11:00 PM CST | 4:00 AM UTC (next day) |
How to convert CST to UTC
- Pick a date and time in Central Time.
- The matching Coordinated Universal Time time appears instantly on the right.
- Use the ⇄ button to convert UTC to CST instead.
About Central Time and Coordinated Universal Time
Central Time (CST) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston and Mexico City. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is used in the world time standard used by aviation, servers and science.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CST and UTC?
UTC is 5 hours ahead of CST right now. The difference changes between 6 hours and 5 hours during the year because of daylight saving time.
How do I convert CST to UTC?
Add 5 hours to the CST time. For example, 12:00 PM CST is 5:00 PM UTC.
Where is CST used?
Central Time is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston and Mexico City.
Where is UTC used?
Coordinated Universal Time is used in the world time standard used by aviation, servers and science.
Does this converter handle daylight saving time?
Yes. The converter uses the official time zone database, so it automatically applies daylight saving time for the date you pick.