UTC to CST Converter
CST is 6 hours behind UTC
UTC to CST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in CST
| UTC | CST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Converting Coordinated Universal Time to Central Standard Time
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and Central Standard Time (CST) are separated by a 6 hours time difference. CST is 6 hours behind UTC. UTC is UTC+0, while CST is UTC-6, used in United States, Canada, Mexico.
When converting from UTC to CST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM UTC equals 3:00 AM CST, 12:00 PM noon UTC equals 6:00 AM CST, and 5:00 PM UTC equals 11:00 AM CST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across UTC and CST
For professionals scheduling meetings between UTC and CST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 6 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+0 year-round. CST observes DST, switching to CDT (UTC-5). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.