Current Time in United States
Central Standard Time (CST)
UTC Offset: -6:00 (-5:00 during CDT)
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12:27:48 PM
Thursday, August 20, 2026
About CST
Location
Primary Country: United States
Population: Over 90 million
Also used in: Mexico, Canada
Major Cities
- •Chicago
- •Houston
- •Dallas
- •San Antonio
- •Austin
Key Facts
- ✓ Second largest US timezone
- ✓ Major business centers in Chicago and Houston
- ✓ DST observed March-November
- ✓ Daylight Saving Time: Yes (CDT)
Working with CST from other time zones
A standard 9:00–17:00 working day in each zone below, expressed on the CST clock, with the shared window against CST’s own 9:00–17:00. Figures use the daylight saving rules in force today.