CST to WFT Time Converter

Convert Central Standard Time (CST) to Wallis and Futuna Time (WFT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 17 hours ahead.

Chicago · Central Standard Time
15:03:12
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Mata-Utu · Wallis and Futuna Time
08:03:12
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00

Convert a specific time

From: CST (Chicago)
To: WFT (Mata-Utu)
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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
WFT (Wallis and Futuna Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CST observes DST while WFT does not. The 17-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CST starts or ends DST.

When can CST and WFT meet?

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WFT
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.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 16:00–16:00 CST (09:00–09:00 WFT).

Hour-by-hour CST to WFT conversion table

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

Sun today in Chicago and Mata-Utu

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

Related converters

WFT to CST (reverse)CST to ESTCST to PSTCST to GMTCST to UTCCST to CETEST to WFTPST to WFTGMT to WFTUTC to WFTCET to WFT
Looking for local time? See time in Chicago or time in Mata-Utu.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CST and WFT right now?+
WFT (Wallis and Futuna Time) is currently 17 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 WFT observe daylight saving time?+
CST: observes daylight saving time. WFT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CST and WFT?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 CST (09:00–09:00 WFT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Mata-Utu when it is 12:00 noon in Chicago?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Chicago (CST), it is 05:00 Wed in Mata-Utu (WFT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CST and WFT?+
CST maps to "America/Chicago" in the IANA database. WFT maps to "Pacific/Wallis". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Chicago ahead of or behind Mata-Utu?+
Whether Chicago (CST) is ahead of or behind Mata-Utu (WFT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now WFT is 17 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 WFT?+
CST is UTC-05:00 (CDT) and WFT is UTC+12:00 (GMT+12). 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 WFT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 CST.