CST to CXT Time Converter

Convert Central Standard Time (CST) to Christmas Island Time (CXT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 12 hours ahead.

Chicago · Central Standard Time
15:13:14
Friday, May 15, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Flying Fish Cove · Christmas Island Time
03:13:14
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+7 · UTC+07:00

Convert a specific time

From: CST (Chicago)
To: CXT (Flying Fish Cove)
--:--

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
CXT (Christmas Island Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CST observes DST while CXT does not. The 12-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CST starts or ends DST.

When can CST and CXT meet?

00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
CST
CXT
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 business-hours overlap exists between CST and CXT.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour CST to CXT conversion table

CST time (Chicago)CXT time (Flying Fish Cove)Status
00:00 Fri12:00 FriCXT working
01:00 Fri13:00 FriCXT working
02:00 Fri14:00 FriCXT working
03:00 Fri15:00 FriCXT working
04:00 Fri16:00 FriCXT working
05:00 Fri17:00 FriOff-hours both sides
06:00 Fri18:00 FriOff-hours both sides
07:00 Fri19:00 FriOff-hours both sides
08:00 Fri20:00 FriOff-hours both sides
09:00 Fri21:00 FriCST working
10:00 Fri22:00 FriCST working
11:00 Fri23:00 FriCST working
12:00 Fri00:00 SatCST working
13:00 Fri01:00 SatCST working
14:00 Fri02:00 SatCST working
15:00 Fri03:00 SatCST working
16:00 Fri04:00 SatCST working
17:00 Fri05:00 SatOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri06:00 SatOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri07:00 SatOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri08:00 SatOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri09:00 SatCXT working
22:00 Fri10:00 SatCXT working
23:00 Fri11:00 SatCXT 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
Christmas Island Time (CXT)
IANA identifier
Indian/Christmas
Current UTC offset
UTC+07:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+7
Major cities in this zone
Flying Fish Cove

Sun today in Chicago and Flying Fish Cove

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

Related converters

CXT to CST (reverse)CST to ESTCST to PSTCST to GMTCST to UTCCST to CETEST to CXTPST to CXTGMT to CXTUTC to CXTCET to CXT
Looking for local time? See time in Chicago or time in Flying Fish Cove.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CST and CXT right now?+
CXT (Christmas Island Time) is currently 12 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 CXT observe daylight saving time?+
CST: observes daylight saving time. CXT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CST and CXT?+
CST and CXT have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Flying Fish Cove when it is 12:00 noon in Chicago?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Chicago (CST), it is 00:00 Sat in Flying Fish Cove (CXT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CST and CXT?+
CST maps to "America/Chicago" in the IANA database. CXT maps to "Indian/Christmas". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Chicago ahead of or behind Flying Fish Cove?+
Whether Chicago (CST) is ahead of or behind Flying Fish Cove (CXT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CXT is 12 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 CXT?+
CST is UTC-05:00 (CDT) and CXT is UTC+07:00 (GMT+7). 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 CXT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between CST and CXT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.