CST to UTC Converter – Central Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time
UTC is 6 hours ahead of CST. CST (Central Standard Time) is UTC-6, switching to CDT (UTC-5) during daylight saving, while UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is UTC+0 all year. The live clocks below show the current time in both zones, updated every second.
CST to UTC Conversion Table (Hour by Hour)
Standard-time conversion from Central Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time. During daylight saving periods the offset shifts by one hour - the live clocks above always show the correct current time.
| CST (UTC-6) | UTC (UTC+0) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CST and UTC?
UTC is 6 hours ahead of CST. CST (Central Standard Time) is UTC-6 and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is UTC+0.
How do I convert CST to UTC?
Take your time in CST and add 6 hours. For example, 9:00 AM CST is 3:00 PM in UTC. The live clocks at the top of this page always show the current conversion.
Does daylight saving time affect CST to UTC conversion?
Yes. CST switches to CDT (UTC-5) in summer, so the gap between the two zones changes during DST periods. The live clocks on this page use the IANA timezone database and always reflect the correct current offset automatically.
What is the best time for a meeting between CST and UTC?
Look for overlap between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM working hours in both zones using the conversion table above. UTC is 6 hours ahead of CST, so there is normally several hours of business-hours overlap.