Current CST time
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Central Standard Time
CST means Central Standard Time. It is fixed at UTC-6 and does not change for daylight saving time.
- Zone
- CST
- UTC offset
- UTC-6
- DST
- No
- Next change
- None
- Countries
- 4
- Representative IANA zones
- 4
- 09:00 in UTC
- 15:00
These IANA zones keep UTC-6 under the current tzdb rules; historical offsets may differ.
America/GuatemalaAmerica/BelizeAmerica/Costa_RicaAmerica/Regina
CT uses CST (UTC-6) during standard time and CDT (UTC-5) during daylight saving time. The fixed abbreviations keep their own offsets. CT
Time difference with your location
Central Standard Time is 6 hours behind UTC. Compare with your local time →
Where this time is used
Cities in 4 countries keep UTC-6 throughout 2026. Sharing an offset does not necessarily mean using the same abbreviation.
| Country | States / provinces | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | — | 102 |
| Costa Rica | — | 36 |
Countries and cities in this time zone · CST
12 representative cities below currently show UTC-6.
| Location | Local time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala CityGuatemala | UTC-6 | |
| San JoséCosta Rica | UTC-6 | |
| Mexico CityMexico | UTC-6 | |
| Belize CityBelize | UTC-6 | |
| Villa NuevaGuatemala | UTC-6 | |
| MixcoGuatemala | UTC-6 |
| Location | Local time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| CobánGuatemala | UTC-6 | |
| QuetzaltenangoGuatemala | UTC-6 | |
| JalapaGuatemala | UTC-6 | |
| EscuintlaGuatemala | UTC-6 | |
| Villa CanalesGuatemala | UTC-6 | |
| JutiapaGuatemala | UTC-6 |
Other zones with the same UTC offset
4 other time zones share UTC-6 with CST right now. Regional zones may leave this offset when their clocks change.
Quick conversions · CST
CST = UTC-6, so 09:00 CST = 15:00 UTC (on the corresponding UTC day). These 40 zones show the equivalent of 09:00 CST using today's offsets.
| Time zone | UTC · difference | 09:00 CST = |
|---|---|---|
| CST to UTCCoordinated Universal Time | UTC+0+6h | 15:00 |
| CST to ESTEastern Standard Time | UTC-5+1h | 10:00 |
| CST to ISTIndia Standard Time | UTC+5:30+11h30m | 20:30 |
| CST to PSTPacific Standard Time | UTC-8−2h | 07:00 |
| CST to GMTGreenwich Mean Time | UTC+0+6h | 15:00 |
| CST to MSTMountain Standard Time | UTC-7−1h | 08:00 |
| CST to CETCentral European Time | UTC+1+7h | 16:00 |
| CST to AESTAustralian Eastern Standard Time | UTC+10+16h | 01:00 |
| CST to ICTIndochina Time | UTC+7+13h | 22:00 |
| CST to JSTJapan Standard Time | UTC+9+15h | 00:00 |
| CST to KSTKorea Standard Time | UTC+9+15h | 00:00 |
| CST to SGTSingapore Time | UTC+8+14h | 23:00 |
| CST to HKTHong Kong Time | UTC+8+14h | 23:00 |
| CST to BSTBritish Summer Time | UTC+1+7h | 16:00 |
| CST to EDTEastern Daylight Time | UTC-4+2h | 11:00 |
| CST to PDTPacific Daylight Time | UTC-7−1h | 08:00 |
| CST to CDTCentral Daylight Time | UTC-5+1h | 10:00 |
| CST to ACDTAustralian Central Daylight Time | UTC+10:30+16h30m | 01:30 |
| CST to ACSTAustralian Central Standard Time | UTC+9:30+15h30m | 00:30 |
| CST to ADTAtlantic Daylight Time | UTC-3+3h | 12:00 |
| Time zone | UTC · difference | 09:00 CST = |
|---|---|---|
| CST to AEDTAustralian Eastern Daylight Time | UTC+11+17h | 02:00 |
| CST to AFSTAfghanistan Time | UTC+4:30+10h30m | 19:30 |
| CST to AKDTAlaska Daylight Time | UTC-8−2h | 07:00 |
| CST to AKSTAlaska Standard Time | UTC-9−3h | 06:00 |
| CST to ALMTAlmaty Time | UTC+5+11h | 20:00 |
| CST to AOEAnywhere on Earth | UTC-12−6h | 03:00 |
| CST to AST-ARABIAArabia Standard Time | UTC+3+9h | 18:00 |
| CST to ARTArgentina Time | UTC-3+3h | 12:00 |
| CST to ASTAtlantic Standard Time | UTC-4+2h | 11:00 |
| CST to AWSTAustralian Western Standard Time | UTC+8+14h | 23:00 |
| CST to BDTBangladesh Time | UTC+6+12h | 21:00 |
| CST to BRTBrasília Time | UTC-3+3h | 12:00 |
| CST to CATCentral Africa Time | UTC+2+8h | 17:00 |
| CST to CTCentral Time | UTC-5+1h | 10:00 |
| CST to CESTCentral European Summer Time | UTC+2+8h | 17:00 |
| CST to CHADTChatham Daylight Time | UTC+13:45+19h45m | 04:45 |
| CST to CHASTChatham Standard Time | UTC+12:45+18h45m | 03:45 |
| CST to CST-CHINAChina Standard Time | UTC+8+14h | 23:00 |
| CST to CHSTChamorro Standard Time | UTC+10+16h | 01:00 |
| CST to CLTChile Time | UTC-4+2h | 11:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is CST?
CST means Central Standard Time. It is fixed at UTC-6 and does not change for daylight saving time.
Where is CST's UTC offset used?
UTC-6 is used all year in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Belize. 4 countries in our data have cities at this offset; local abbreviations can differ.
Is CST the same as CT?
CT uses CST (UTC-6) during standard time and CDT (UTC-5) during daylight saving time. The fixed abbreviations keep their own offsets.
Which states use CT?
CT is used in all or part of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. Some states span more than one time zone.
CST vs UTC: what is the difference?
CST = UTC-6, so 09:00 CST = 15:00 UTC (on the corresponding UTC day).
Does CST have daylight saving time?
No. CST always means UTC-6. A region may switch to a different abbreviation, but this fixed label does not change its offset.