UTC to CST
Convert Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to Central Standard Time (CST), live. CST is normally 6 hours behind UTC. Pick any time below, or open the full world clock map.
UTC vs CST
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) runs at UTC+0 and CST (Central Standard Time) at UTC−6. CST is normally 6 hours behind UTC.
UTC stays at UTC+0 all year round — it does not observe daylight saving time. CST is the standard time (UTC−6); when daylight saving is in effect it becomes CDT (UTC−5). The live clock on this page always shows the current offset.
CST can also refer to China Standard Time (UTC+8); this page covers North American Central Time.
Looking for the reverse conversion? See CST to UTC. You can also browse every offset on the interactive time zone map or line up several zones at once with the meeting planner.