ALMT to CST Time Converter

Convert Almaty Time (ALMT) to Central Standard Time (CST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 10 hours behind.

Almaty · Almaty Time
11:48:22
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT+5 · UTC+05:00
Chicago · Central Standard Time
01:48:22
Friday, May 15, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

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From: ALMT (Almaty)
To: CST (Chicago)
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Daylight Saving status right now

ALMT (Almaty Time)
Observes DST
No
CST (Central Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00

Heads up: CST observes DST while ALMT does not. The 10-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CST starts or ends DST.

When can ALMT and CST meet?

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ALMT
CST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Almaty (ALMT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 18:00–18:00 ALMT (08:00–08:00 CST).

Hour-by-hour ALMT to CST conversion table

ALMT time (Almaty)CST time (Chicago)Status
00:00 Fri14:00 ThuCST working
01:00 Fri15:00 ThuCST working
02:00 Fri16:00 ThuCST working
03:00 Fri17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Fri18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Fri19:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Fri20:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Fri21:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Fri22:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Fri23:00 ThuALMT working
10:00 Fri00:00 FriALMT working
11:00 Fri01:00 FriALMT working
12:00 Fri02:00 FriALMT working
13:00 Fri03:00 FriALMT working
14:00 Fri04:00 FriALMT working
15:00 Fri05:00 FriALMT working
16:00 Fri06:00 FriALMT working
17:00 Fri07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri09:00 FriCST working
20:00 Fri10:00 FriCST working
21:00 Fri11:00 FriCST working
22:00 Fri12:00 FriCST working
23:00 Fri13:00 FriCST working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Almaty Time (ALMT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Almaty
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+5
Major cities in this zone
Almaty
Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans

Sun today in Almaty and Chicago

Chicago
Sunrise
05:31
Sunset
20:04
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 32m

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Looking for local time? See time in Almaty or time in Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ALMT and CST right now?+
CST (Central Standard Time) is currently 10 hours behind ALMT (Almaty Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does ALMT or CST observe daylight saving time?+
ALMT: does not observe daylight saving time. CST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ALMT and CST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 18:00–18:00 ALMT (08:00–08:00 CST).
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 noon in Almaty?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Almaty (ALMT), it is 02:00 Fri in Chicago (CST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ALMT and CST?+
ALMT maps to "Asia/Almaty" in the IANA database. CST maps to "America/Chicago". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Almaty ahead of or behind Chicago?+
Whether Almaty (ALMT) is ahead of or behind Chicago (CST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CST is 10 hours behind ALMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for ALMT and CST?+
ALMT is UTC+05:00 (GMT+5) and CST is UTC-05:00 (CDT). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both ALMT and CST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between ALMT and CST is 18:00–18:00 ALMT.