CST to IST Time Converter
Convert Central Time to India Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central Time
CST
3:23
India Standard Time
IST
1:53
CST is on daylight savings (CDT), while IST is on standard time (IST) right now.
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How the CST to IST time difference works
IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of CST. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone of India and Sri Lanka. For example, 9:00 AM CST is 7:30 PM IST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
10 hours 30 minutes
Daylight saving
CST only
CST offset
UTC-6
IST offset
UTC+5:30
CST to IST conversion chart
| Central Time (CST) | India Standard Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:30 AM +1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:30 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 2:30 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:30 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:30 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 5:30 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 6:30 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:30 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 8:30 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 9:30 AM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
India Standard Time (IST)
MumbaiDelhiBengaluruKolkataChennaiHyderabad
CST to IST questions
Is IST ahead of or behind CST?
IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of CST. So 9:00 AM CST is 7:30 PM IST, and 5:00 PM CST is 3:30 AM IST.
What time is it in IST when it is 12:00 PM CST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CST in Central Time, it is 10:30 PM IST in India Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between CST and IST?
There is a 10 hours 30 minutes difference. India Standard Time (IST) runs 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Central Time (CST).
Do CST and IST observe daylight saving time?
Central Time observes daylight saving time but India 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 IST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Central Time and India 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 IST?
Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis. India Standard Time (IST) covers cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad.