FJT to CST Time Converter

Convert Fiji Time (FJT) to Central Standard Time (CST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 17 hours behind.

Suva · Fiji Time
14:01:13
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00
Chicago · Central Standard Time
21:01:13
Friday, May 15, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

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From: FJT (Suva)
To: CST (Chicago)
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Daylight Saving status right now

FJT (Fiji 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 FJT does not. The 17-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CST starts or ends DST.

When can FJT and CST meet?

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FJT
CST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Suva (FJT). 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: 09:00–09:00 FJT (16:00–16:00 CST).

Hour-by-hour FJT to CST conversion table

FJT time (Suva)CST time (Chicago)Status
00:00 Sat07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sat08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sat09:00 FriCST working
03:00 Sat10:00 FriCST working
04:00 Sat11:00 FriCST working
05:00 Sat12:00 FriCST working
06:00 Sat13:00 FriCST working
07:00 Sat14:00 FriCST working
08:00 Sat15:00 FriCST working
09:00 Sat16:00 FriBoth at work
10:00 Sat17:00 FriFJT working
11:00 Sat18:00 FriFJT working
12:00 Sat19:00 FriFJT working
13:00 Sat20:00 FriFJT working
14:00 Sat21:00 FriFJT working
15:00 Sat22:00 FriFJT working
16:00 Sat23:00 FriFJT working
17:00 Sat00:00 SatOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sat01:00 SatOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sat02:00 SatOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sat03:00 SatOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sat04:00 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sat05:00 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sat06:00 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

Fiji Time (FJT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Fiji
Current UTC offset
UTC+12:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+12
Major cities in this zone
Suva
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 Suva and Chicago

Suva
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
17:41
Solar noon
12:03
Daylight
11h 15m
Chicago
Sunrise
05:31
Sunset
20:04
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 32m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between FJT and CST right now?+
CST (Central Standard Time) is currently 17 hours behind FJT (Fiji Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does FJT or CST observe daylight saving time?+
FJT: does not observe daylight saving time. CST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between FJT and CST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 FJT (16:00–16:00 CST), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 noon in Suva?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Suva (FJT), it is 19:00 Fri in Chicago (CST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for FJT and CST?+
FJT maps to "Pacific/Fiji" 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 Suva ahead of or behind Chicago?+
Whether Suva (FJT) is ahead of or behind Chicago (CST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CST is 17 hours behind FJT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for FJT and CST?+
FJT is UTC+12:00 (GMT+12) 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 FJT and CST?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 FJT.