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CST-Central
Central Standard Time
12:57:46 PM
12 Oct 2024

Local facts for Cst-Central

What is Central Standard Time (CST)?
Central Standard Time (CST) is UTC-6:00. It is used in parts of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Does Central Standard Time (CST) observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
Yes, Central Standard Time observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), switching to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5:00) typically from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Are there other countries or islands that share Central Standard Time (CST)?
Yes, other regions that share Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6:00) include parts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras.
What is the difference between Central Standard Time (CST) and major world cities?
London (GMT/BST): CST is 6 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0:00) and 7 hours behind during British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1:00).

New York (EST/EDT): CST is 1 hour behind Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5:00) and 2 hours behind during Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4:00).

Tokyo (JST): CST is 15 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9:00).

Sydney (AEST/AEDT): CST is 16 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00) and 17 hours behind during Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00).

Los Angeles (PST/PDT): CST is 2 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8:00) and 1 hour ahead during Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7:00).