CST to GYT Time Converter

Convert Central Standard Time (CST) to Guyana Time (GYT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour ahead.

Chicago · Central Standard Time
15:41:08
Friday, May 15, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Georgetown · Guyana Time
16:41:08
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00

Convert a specific time

From: CST (Chicago)
To: GYT (Georgetown)
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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
GYT (Guyana Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CST observes DST while GYT does not. The 1-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CST starts or ends DST.

When can CST and GYT meet?

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CST
GYT
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.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–15:00 CST (10:00–16:00 GYT).

Hour-by-hour CST to GYT conversion table

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

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
Guyana Time (GYT)
IANA identifier
America/Guyana
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-4
Major cities in this zone
Georgetown

Sun today in Chicago and Georgetown

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

Related converters

GYT to CST (reverse)CST to ESTCST to PSTCST to GMTCST to UTCCST to CETEST to GYTPST to GYTGMT to GYTUTC to GYTCET to GYT
Looking for local time? See time in Chicago or time in Georgetown.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CST and GYT right now?+
GYT (Guyana Time) is currently 1 hour 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 GYT observe daylight saving time?+
CST: observes daylight saving time. GYT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CST and GYT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 CST (10:00–16:00 GYT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Georgetown when it is 12:00 noon in Chicago?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Chicago (CST), it is 13:00 Fri in Georgetown (GYT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CST and GYT?+
CST maps to "America/Chicago" in the IANA database. GYT maps to "America/Guyana". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Chicago ahead of or behind Georgetown?+
Whether Chicago (CST) is ahead of or behind Georgetown (GYT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GYT is 1 hour 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 GYT?+
CST is UTC-05:00 (CDT) and GYT is UTC-04:00 (GMT-4). 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 GYT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 CST.