CST to UTC Time Converter

Convert CST to UTC - Quick & Accurate

Chicago (CST)
UTC (UTC)
UTC is 6 hours ahead of CST

Quick Time Conversion

Los Angeles
Pacific Standard Time
UTC-8 (CST) / UTC-7 (PDT)
New York
Eastern Standard Time
UTC-5 (UTC) / UTC-4 (EDT)

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24-Hour Visual Comparison

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UTC (NY)
3am UTC
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Business Hours (9AM-5PM)
Evening (5PM-9PM)
Night (9PM-6AM)

Hover over any hour to see corresponding time in both zones

Best Time for Meeting/Call

To schedule a meeting between CST and UTC:

Best Window (CST)
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Which is (UTC)
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Both parties in business hours
7-hour overlap window
Ideal for teams across US

Pro Tip: Schedule calls between 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST for maximum overlap with UTC business hours

Complete CST to UTC Conversion Table

CST TimeUTC TimeContext
12:00 AM06:00 AM
Midnight West Coast
01:00 AM07:00 AM
Late Night
02:00 AM08:00 AM
Late Night
03:00 AM09:00 AM
Late Night
04:00 AM10:00 AM
Late Night
05:00 AM11:00 AM
Late Night
06:00 AM12:00 PM
Early Morning CST
07:00 AM01:00 PM
Night Time
08:00 AM02:00 PM
Work Starts CST
09:00 AM03:00 PM
Meeting Window
10:00 AM04:00 PM
Meeting Window
11:00 AM05:00 PM
Meeting Window

Pacific Standard Time (CST)

UTC-8
UTC-7 during PDT
Major Cities:
  • • Los Angeles
  • • San Francisco
  • • Seattle
  • • San Diego
  • • Portland
Daylight Saving:

PDT (UTC-7) from March to November

IANA Identifier:

America/Los_Angeles

Eastern Standard Time (UTC)

UTC-5
UTC-4 during EDT
Major Cities:
  • • New York
  • • Miami
  • • Atlanta
  • • Boston
  • • Philadelphia
Daylight Saving:

EDT (UTC-4) from March to November

IANA Identifier:

America/New_York

Pacific Standard Time (CST) vs Eastern Standard Time (UTC)

Pacific Standard Time (CST)Eastern Standard Time (UTC)

Pacific Standard Time (CST) is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8). During daylight saving time, the region observes Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), which is UTC-7.

Eastern Standard Time (UTC) is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). During daylight saving time, the region observes Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is UTC-4.

Where Is It Used In The United States?

  • California: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento
  • Washington: Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver
  • Oregon: Portland, Eugene, Salem
  • Nevada: Most of the state (except West Wendover)
  • New York: New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany
  • Florida: Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville
  • Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
  • Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati
  • Georgia: Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah
  • North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro
  • Michigan: Detroit, Grand Rapids (most of state)
  • Massachusetts: Boston, Worcester, Cambridge
  • Virginia: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond
  • Plus: New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, South Carolina, Tennessee (eastern portions)

Where Is It Used In Canada?

  • British Columbia: Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey, Burnaby
  • Yukon: Whitehorse (observes CST year-round, no DST)
  • Ontario: Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Hamilton
  • Quebec: Montreal, Quebec City, Laval (most of province)
  • Nunavut: Iqaluit and eastern portions

Other Countries And Regions

Mexico

  • Baja California: Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada

Caribbean

  • Bahamas: Nassau
  • Jamaica: Kingston, Montego Bay
  • Haiti: Port-au-Prince
  • Others: Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos

Central & South America

  • Panama: Panama City
  • Colombia: Bogotá, Medellín, Cali
  • Peru: Lima, Arequipa, Cusco
  • Ecuador: Quito, Guayaquil

Key Facts

  • UTC Offset: UTC-8 (CST) / UTC-7 (PDT)
  • Region: Westernmost region of North America
  • Known For: Major tech hubs (Silicon Valley, Seattle)
  • Largest Cities: Los Angeles (4M), San Diego (1.4M), San Jose (1M)
  • Daylight Saving: Begins 2nd Sunday in March, ends 1st Sunday in November
  • UTC Offset: UTC-5 (UTC) / UTC-4 (EDT)
  • Region: Most populous time zone in North America
  • Known For: Major financial and cultural centers
  • Largest Cities: New York City (8.3M), Toronto (2.9M), Philadelphia (1.6M)
  • Coverage: Approximately 45% of US population
  • Daylight Saving: Begins 2nd Sunday in March, ends 1st Sunday in November

Quick Reference

Time Difference: UTC is 6 hours ahead of CST year-round
Consistency: This difference remains constant because both observe DST at the same dates
Distance: Covers approximately 3,000 miles across the United States
UTC Offsets: CST = UTC-8, UTC = UTC-5 | PDT = UTC-7, EDT = UTC-4 (during DST)
2025 DST: Starts March 9 at 2:00 AM, Ends November 2 at 2:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

CST (Pacific Standard Time) is 3 hours behind UTC (Eastern Standard Time). This means when it's 12:00 PM in Chicago (CST), it's 3:00 PM in UTC (UTC).

The best time to call from CST to UTC is between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM CST, which corresponds to 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM UTC. This ensures both parties are within standard business hours.

No, the time difference remains constant at 3 hours because both CST and UTC observe Daylight Saving Time at the same dates. CST becomes PDT (UTC-7) and UTC becomes EDT (UTC-4).

CST cities include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, and Portland. UTC cities include New York, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, and Philadelphia.

In 2025, DST starts on March 9 at 2:00 AM and ends on November 2 at 2:00 AM. During DST, CST becomes PDT and UTC becomes EDT.

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