CST to UTC Time Converter
Convert Central Time to Coordinated Universal Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central Time
CST
3:23
Coordinated Universal Time
UTC
8:23
CST is on daylight savings (CDT), while UTC is on standard time (UTC) right now.
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How the CST to UTC time difference works
UTC is 5 hours ahead of CST. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the global time standard the world sets its clocks by. For example, 9:00 AM CST is 2:00 PM UTC. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
5 hours
Daylight saving
CST only
CST offset
UTC-6
UTC offset
UTC+0
CST to UTC conversion chart
| Central Time (CST) | Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM UTC). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
ReykjavikAccraDakarAbidjanBamako
CST to UTC questions
Is UTC ahead of or behind CST?
UTC is 5 hours ahead of CST. So 9:00 AM CST is 2:00 PM UTC, and 5:00 PM CST is 10:00 PM UTC.
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 PM CST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CST in Central Time, it is 5:00 PM UTC in Coordinated Universal Time.
How many hours difference is there between CST and UTC?
There is a 5 hours difference. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) runs 5 hours ahead of Central Time (CST).
Do CST and UTC observe daylight saving time?
Central Time observes daylight saving time but Coordinated Universal 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 UTC?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM UTC). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Central Time and Coordinated Universal Time.
Which cities use CST and UTC?
Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) covers cities such as Reykjavik, Accra, Dakar, Abidjan, Bamako.