ILST to CST Time Converter

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

Jerusalem · Israel Standard Time
23:47:02
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00
Chicago · Central Standard Time
15:47:02
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

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From: ILST (Jerusalem)
To: CST (Chicago)
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Daylight Saving status right now

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
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

When can ILST and CST meet?

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ILST
CST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Jerusalem (ILST). 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 16:00–18:00 ILST (08:00–10:00 CST).

Hour-by-hour ILST to CST conversion table

ILST time (Jerusalem)CST time (Chicago)Status
00:00 Wed16:00 TueCST working
01:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed01:00 WedILST working
10:00 Wed02:00 WedILST working
11:00 Wed03:00 WedILST working
12:00 Wed04:00 WedILST working
13:00 Wed05:00 WedILST working
14:00 Wed06:00 WedILST working
15:00 Wed07:00 WedILST working
16:00 Wed08:00 WedILST working
17:00 Wed09:00 WedCST working
18:00 Wed10:00 WedCST working
19:00 Wed11:00 WedCST working
20:00 Wed12:00 WedCST working
21:00 Wed13:00 WedCST working
22:00 Wed14:00 WedCST working
23:00 Wed15:00 WedCST 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

Israel Standard Time (ILST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Jerusalem
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
Jerusalem
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 Jerusalem and Chicago

Chicago
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 28m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ILST and CST right now?+
CST (Central Standard Time) is currently 8 hours behind ILST (Israel Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does ILST or CST observe daylight saving time?+
ILST: observes daylight saving time. CST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ILST and CST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 16:00–18:00 ILST (08:00–10:00 CST).
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 noon in Jerusalem?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Jerusalem (ILST), it is 04:00 Wed in Chicago (CST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ILST and CST?+
ILST maps to "Asia/Jerusalem" 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 Jerusalem ahead of or behind Chicago?+
Whether Jerusalem (ILST) is ahead of or behind Chicago (CST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CST is 8 hours behind ILST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for ILST and CST?+
ILST is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3) 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 ILST and CST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between ILST and CST is 16:00–18:00 ILST.