CST to UTC Time Converter
UTC is 5 hours ahead of CST right now. 9:00 AM in CST is 2:00 PM in UTC.
Time now: CST and UTC
UTC is 5 hours ahead of CST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 5 hours at some times of the year and 6 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
CST to UTC conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| CST | 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 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between CST and UTC
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM UTC
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Questions & answers
What is the time difference between CST and UTC?
UTC is 5 hours ahead of CST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 5 hours at some times of the year and 6 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert CST to UTC?
Add 5 hours to the CST time to get the UTC time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in CST is 2:00 PM in UTC. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in UTC?
It is 12:43 PM in UTC on Thursday, October 8 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 7:43 AM in CST.
What is the best time for a meeting between CST and UTC?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM UTC. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does CST mean?
Central Time is CST (UTC-06:00) in winter and CDT (UTC-05:00) in summer.