IST to Chicago Time Converter
Convert India Standard Time to Chicago instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
India Standard Time
IST
1:55
Chicago
CST
3:25
IST is on standard time (IST), while Chicago is on daylight savings (CDT) right now.
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How the IST to Chicago time difference works
Chicago is 10 hours 30 minutes behind IST. India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone of India and Sri Lanka. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM IST is 10:30 PM Chicago. 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
Chicago only
IST offset
UTC+5:30
Chicago offset
UTC-6
IST to Chicago conversion chart
| India Standard Time (IST) | Chicago (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:30 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 2:30 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 3:30 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 4:30 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 5:30 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 6:30 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:30 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 PM -1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
Cities in each time zone
India Standard Time (IST)
MumbaiDelhiBengaluruKolkataChennaiHyderabad
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
IST to Chicago questions
Is Chicago ahead of or behind IST?
Chicago is 10 hours 30 minutes behind IST. So 9:00 AM IST is 10:30 PM Chicago, and 5:00 PM IST is 6:30 AM Chicago.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 PM IST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) IST in India Standard Time, it is 1:30 AM Chicago in Chicago.
How many hours difference is there between IST and Chicago?
There is a 10 hours 30 minutes difference. Chicago (CST) runs 10 hours 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST).
Do IST and Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Chicago 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 IST and Chicago?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in India Standard Time and Chicago does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use IST and Chicago?
India Standard Time (IST) covers cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad. Chicago (CST) covers cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lincoln (Nebraska).