CST to GST Time Converter
Convert Central Time to Gulf Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central Time
CST
3:25
Gulf Standard Time
GST
12:25
CST is on daylight savings (CDT), while GST is on standard time (+04) right now.
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How the CST to GST time difference works
GST is 9 hours ahead of CST. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone of the United Arab Emirates and Oman. For example, 9:00 AM CST is 6:00 PM GST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
9 hours
Daylight saving
CST only
CST offset
UTC-6
GST offset
UTC+4
CST to GST conversion chart
| Central Time (CST) | Gulf Standard Time (GST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
DubaiAbu DhabiSharjahMuscatAl Ain
CST to GST questions
Is GST ahead of or behind CST?
GST is 9 hours ahead of CST. So 9:00 AM CST is 6:00 PM GST, and 5:00 PM CST is 2:00 AM GST.
What time is it in GST when it is 12:00 PM CST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CST in Central Time, it is 9:00 PM GST in Gulf Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between CST and GST?
There is a 9 hours difference. Gulf Standard Time (GST) runs 9 hours ahead of Central Time (CST).
Do CST and GST observe daylight saving time?
Central Time observes daylight saving time but Gulf Standard Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between CST and GST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Central Time and Gulf Standard Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use CST and GST?
Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis. Gulf Standard Time (GST) covers cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat, Al Ain.