Central Time now
Central Time is currently on Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−06:00). It uses CST (UTC−06:00) in standard time and CDT (UTC−05:00) during daylight saving.
Central Time zone at a glance
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time / Central Daylight Time
- UTC offset
- UTC−06:00 now (UTC−06:00 standard, UTC−05:00 daylight)
- IANA identifier
- America/Chicago
- Abbreviation
- CST / CDT
- Daylight saving
- Observed, not in effect now
- Next clock change
- Mar 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM (forward 1 hour)
Daylight saving time in Central Time
Central Time observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Mar 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC−06:00 to UTC−05:00).
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Central Time in?
Central Time is on Central Standard Time in standard time and Central Daylight Time during daylight saving. Its UTC offset is UTC−06:00 right now (UTC−06:00 in standard time, UTC−05:00 in daylight saving time). The IANA time zone identifier is America/Chicago.
What is the time difference between Central Time and other cities?
Right now Central Time is 6 hours behind London, 1 hour behind New York, 14 hours behind Singapore, 6 hours behind UTC. These gaps change when daylight saving starts or ends in either place.
Does Central Time observe daylight saving time?
Central Time observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Mar 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC−06:00 to UTC−05:00).
What are 9 AM to 5 PM business hours in Central Time in other time zones?
A 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM working day in Central Time is 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM in London and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in New York, at the current offsets.
Which other places use Central Time time?
Cities on the same time zone include Chicago, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Nashville.