The time difference between Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and Central Standard Time (CST) is 6 hours. CST is 6 hours behind GMT. During Daylight Saving Time, CST becomes CDT (Central Daylight Time, UTC-5:00), which is 5 hours behind GMT.
Does CST observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, CST observes Daylight Saving Time. During DST, CST becomes Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5:00), which is 5 hours behind GMT instead of 6 hours.
Can you provide examples of GMT to CST conversions?
Here are some common time conversions:
12:00 PM (noon) GMT = 6:00 AM CST 6:00 PM GMT = 12:00 PM (noon) CST 12:00 AM (midnight) GMT = 6:00 PM CST (previous day) 6:00 AM GMT = 12:00 AM (midnight) CST (previous day) 9:00 AM GMT = 3:00 AM CST
Which regions use GMT and CST?
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is the time at the Prime Meridian in Greenwich, London, and serves as a reference for time zones worldwide. CST is used in the central United States (Texas, Illinois, Missouri, and many other states) and parts of Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan) during standard time.