CST
Central Standard Time
18:00:00UTC-6
Wednesday, December 31, 1969
UTC Offset
UTC-6
DST Offset
UTC-5
DST Name
CDT
DST
Yes
About CST
Central Standard Time (CST) is UTC-6, covering the central United States, central Canada, and Mexico. During DST it becomes CDT (UTC-5).
Major Cities in CST
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Chicago
America/Chicago
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Mexico City
America/Mexico_City
Frequently Asked Questions
What does CST stand for?
CST stands for Central Standard Time.
What is the UTC offset of CST?
CST is UTC-6 during standard time and UTC-5 during daylight saving time (CDT).
Does CST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, CST switches to CDT (UTC-5) during summer months.
Which regions use CST?
USA (Central), Canada (Central), Mexico.