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