Time in CST and UTC
The time difference between Central Standard Time (CST) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is 6 hours. Coordinated Universal Time is 6 hours ahead of Central Standard Time.
Central Standard Time
- The current local time in CST is 6:44 am (April 19, 2024)
- CST time zone offset is UTC-06:00
Coordinated Universal Time
- The current local time in UTC is 12:44 pm (April 19, 2024)
- UTC time zone offset is UTC+00:00
How to convert Central Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time?
Add 6 hours to Central Standard Time to get Coordinated Universal Time.
Time in CST
00:00
Time in UTC
00:00
Use the slider above to convert Central Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time and view the day and night map at different times.
Day–night colors on the map:
Day
Civil twilight
Nautical twilight
Astronomical twilight
NightTime Conversion Chart
| CST | UTC |
|---|---|
| 12am | 6am |
| 1am | 7am |
| 2am | 8am |
| 3am | 9am |
| 4am | 10am |
| 5am | 11am |
| 6am | 12pm |
| 7am | 1pm |
| 8am | 2pm |
| 9am | 3pm |
| 10am | 4pm |
| 11am | 5pm |
| 12pm | 6pm |
| 1pm | 7pm |
| 2pm | 8pm |
| 3pm | 9pm |
| 4pm | 10pm |
| 5pm | 11pm |
| 6pm | 12am |
| 7pm | 1am |
| 8pm | 2am |
| 9pm | 3am |
| 10pm | 4am |
| 11pm | 5am |