UTC to CST Time Converter
Central Standard Time (CST) is currently 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). UTC is UTC+0 and CST is UTC-6. The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in UTC, which is 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in CST.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: UTC to CST
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
UTC and CST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
UTC is the global time standard. It has no daylight saving and never shifts.
This page covers North American Central Standard Time, UTC-6. The region switches to CDT (UTC-5) in summer. CST can also refer to China Standard Time, which is UTC+8.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours behind is CST compared to UTC?
CST is currently 6 hours behind UTC. UTC and CST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in UTC in CST?
9:00 AM in UTC is 3:00 AM in CST.
What is the best time for a call between UTC and CST?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in UTC, which is 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in CST.