KPT to CST Time Converter

Convert Korea Time (Pyongyang) (KPT) to Central Standard Time (CST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 14 hours behind.

Pyongyang · Korea Time (Pyongyang)
21:48:46
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00
Chicago · Central Standard Time
07:48:46
Friday, May 15, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

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From: KPT (Pyongyang)
To: CST (Chicago)
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Daylight Saving status right now

KPT (Korea Time (Pyongyang))
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 KPT does not. The 14-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CST starts or ends DST.

When can KPT and CST meet?

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

Hour-by-hour KPT to CST conversion table

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

Korea Time (Pyongyang) (KPT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Pyongyang
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+9
Major cities in this zone
Pyongyang
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 Pyongyang and Chicago

Chicago
Sunrise
05:31
Sunset
20:04
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 32m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between KPT and CST right now?+
CST (Central Standard Time) is currently 14 hours behind KPT (Korea Time (Pyongyang)). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does KPT or CST observe daylight saving time?+
KPT: does not observe daylight saving time. CST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between KPT and CST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–08:00 KPT (18:00–18:00 CST).
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 noon in Pyongyang?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Pyongyang (KPT), it is 22:00 Thu in Chicago (CST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for KPT and CST?+
KPT maps to "Asia/Pyongyang" 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 Pyongyang ahead of or behind Chicago?+
Whether Pyongyang (KPT) is ahead of or behind Chicago (CST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CST is 14 hours behind KPT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for KPT and CST?+
KPT is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9) 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 KPT and CST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between KPT and CST is 08:00–08:00 KPT.