UNIX Timestamp to US Central
Convert UNIX timestamps, epoch times, and ISO dates to US Central (CST/CDT). Current offset: UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT). Central Time observes DST on the same schedule as Eastern Time.
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About US Central
- IANA Name
- America/Chicago
- Abbreviation
- CST/CDT
- UTC Offset
- UTC-6 (winter) / UTC-5 (summer)
- Region
- North America
- Major Cities
- Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Nashville, Mexico City
- Daylight Saving
- Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is Central Time in UTC?
Central Standard Time (CST) is UTC-6. During daylight saving (CDT), it is UTC-5. Chicago is one hour behind New York.
Does all of Mexico use Central Time?
Most of Mexico uses Central Time, but some border regions use Mountain or Pacific time. Mexico discontinued DST nationwide in 2022, except for some northern border areas.
How do I convert UTC to Central Time?
Subtract 6 hours from UTC for CST (winter), or 5 hours for CDT (summer). For example, 18:00 UTC is 12:00 CST or 13:00 CDT.