CXT to CST Time Converter

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

Flying Fish Cove · Christmas Island Time
09:02:36
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT+7 · UTC+07:00
Chicago · Central Standard Time
21:02:36
Thursday, May 14, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

From: CXT (Flying Fish Cove)
To: CST (Chicago)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CXT (Christmas Island Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 CXT and CST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Flying Fish Cove (CXT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between CXT and CST.
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 CXT to CST conversion table

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

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
Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans

Sun today in Flying Fish Cove and Chicago

Chicago
Sunrise
05:32
Sunset
20:03
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 30m

Related converters

CST to CXT (reverse)CXT to ESTCXT to PSTCXT to GMTCXT to UTCCXT to CETEST to CSTPST to CSTGMT to CSTUTC to CSTCET to CST
Looking for local time? See time in Flying Fish Cove or time in Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CXT and CST right now?+
CST (Central Standard Time) is currently 12 hours behind CXT (Christmas Island Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CXT or CST observe daylight saving time?+
CXT: does not observe daylight saving time. CST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CXT and CST?+
CXT and CST 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 Chicago when it is 12:00 noon in Flying Fish Cove?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Flying Fish Cove (CXT), it is 00:00 Fri in Chicago (CST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CXT and CST?+
CXT maps to "Indian/Christmas" in the IANA database. CST maps to "America/Chicago". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Flying Fish Cove ahead of or behind Chicago?+
Whether Flying Fish Cove (CXT) is ahead of or behind Chicago (CST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CST is 12 hours behind CXT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CXT and CST?+
CXT is UTC+07:00 (GMT+7) and CST is UTC-05:00 (CDT). 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 CXT and CST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between CXT and CST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.