IST to CST Time Converter
Convert India Standard Time to Central Time instantly.
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India Standard Time
IST
1:53
Central Time
CST
3:23
IST is on standard time (IST), while CST is on daylight savings (CDT) right now.
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How the IST to CST time difference works
CST is 10 hours 30 minutes behind IST. India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone of India and Sri Lanka. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. For example, 9:00 AM IST is 10:30 PM CST. 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
IST offset
UTC+5:30
CST offset
UTC-6
IST to CST conversion chart
| India Standard Time (IST) | Central Time (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
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
IST to CST questions
Is CST ahead of or behind IST?
CST is 10 hours 30 minutes behind IST. So 9:00 AM IST is 10:30 PM CST, and 5:00 PM IST is 6:30 AM CST.
What time is it in CST when it is 12:00 PM IST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) IST in India Standard Time, it is 1:30 AM CST in Central Time.
How many hours difference is there between IST and CST?
There is a 10 hours 30 minutes difference. Central Time (CST) runs 10 hours 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST).
Do IST and CST 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 IST and CST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in India Standard Time and Central Time 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 CST?
India Standard Time (IST) covers cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad. Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis.