CST to ILST Time Converter

Convert Central Standard Time (CST) to Israel Standard Time (ILST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8 hours ahead.

Chicago · Central Standard Time
21:13:24
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Jerusalem · Israel Standard Time
05:13:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00

Convert a specific time

From: CST (Chicago)
To: ILST (Jerusalem)
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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
ILST (Israel Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+03:00 → UTC+02:00

When can CST and ILST meet?

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CST
ILST
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 08:00–10:00 CST (16:00–18:00 ILST).

Hour-by-hour CST to ILST conversion table

CST time (Chicago)ILST time (Jerusalem)Status
00:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue09:00 TueILST working
02:00 Tue10:00 TueILST working
03:00 Tue11:00 TueILST working
04:00 Tue12:00 TueILST working
05:00 Tue13:00 TueILST working
06:00 Tue14:00 TueILST working
07:00 Tue15:00 TueILST working
08:00 Tue16:00 TueILST working
09:00 Tue17:00 TueCST working
10:00 Tue18:00 TueCST working
11:00 Tue19:00 TueCST working
12:00 Tue20:00 TueCST working
13:00 Tue21:00 TueCST working
14:00 Tue22:00 TueCST working
15:00 Tue23:00 TueCST working
16:00 Tue00:00 WedCST working
17:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue07:00 WedOff-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
Israel Standard Time (ILST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Jerusalem
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
Jerusalem

Sun today in Chicago and Jerusalem

Chicago
Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
20:01
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 26m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CST and ILST right now?+
ILST (Israel Standard Time) is currently 8 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 ILST observe daylight saving time?+
CST: observes daylight saving time. ILST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CST and ILST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–10:00 CST (16:00–18:00 ILST).
What time is it in Jerusalem when it is 12:00 noon in Chicago?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Chicago (CST), it is 20:00 Tue in Jerusalem (ILST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CST and ILST?+
CST maps to "America/Chicago" in the IANA database. ILST maps to "Asia/Jerusalem". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Chicago ahead of or behind Jerusalem?+
Whether Chicago (CST) is ahead of or behind Jerusalem (ILST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ILST is 8 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 ILST?+
CST is UTC-05:00 (CDT) and ILST is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3). 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 ILST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between CST and ILST is 08:00–10:00 CST.