CST to ALMT Time Converter

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

Chicago · Central Standard Time
23:53:51
Thursday, May 14, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Almaty · Almaty Time
09:53:51
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT+5 · UTC+05:00

Convert a specific time

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

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
ALMT (Almaty Time)
Observes DST
No

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 CST and ALMT meet?

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CST
ALMT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Chicago (CST). 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 08:00–08:00 CST (18:00–18:00 ALMT).

Hour-by-hour CST to ALMT conversion table

CST time (Chicago)ALMT time (Almaty)Status
00:00 Thu10:00 ThuALMT working
01:00 Thu11:00 ThuALMT working
02:00 Thu12:00 ThuALMT working
03:00 Thu13:00 ThuALMT working
04:00 Thu14:00 ThuALMT working
05:00 Thu15:00 ThuALMT working
06:00 Thu16:00 ThuALMT working
07:00 Thu17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu19:00 ThuCST working
10:00 Thu20:00 ThuCST working
11:00 Thu21:00 ThuCST working
12:00 Thu22:00 ThuCST working
13:00 Thu23:00 ThuCST working
14:00 Thu00:00 FriCST working
15:00 Thu01:00 FriCST working
16:00 Thu02:00 FriCST working
17:00 Thu03:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu04:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu05:00 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu06:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu09:00 FriALMT 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

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

Sun today in Chicago and Almaty

Chicago
Sunrise
05:32
Sunset
20:03
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 30m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CST and ALMT right now?+
ALMT (Almaty Time) is currently 10 hours ahead CST (Central Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CST or ALMT observe daylight saving time?+
CST: observes daylight saving time. ALMT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CST and ALMT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–08:00 CST (18:00–18:00 ALMT).
What time is it in Almaty when it is 12:00 noon in Chicago?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Chicago (CST), it is 22:00 Thu in Almaty (ALMT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CST and ALMT?+
CST maps to "America/Chicago" in the IANA database. ALMT maps to "Asia/Almaty". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Chicago ahead of or behind Almaty?+
Whether Chicago (CST) is ahead of or behind Almaty (ALMT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ALMT is 10 hours ahead CST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CST and ALMT?+
CST is UTC-05:00 (CDT) and ALMT is UTC+05:00 (GMT+5). 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 CST and ALMT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between CST and ALMT is 08:00–08:00 CST.