SST to CST Time Converter

Convert Samoa Standard Time (American) (SST) to Central Standard Time (CST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours ahead.

Pago Pago · Samoa Standard Time (American)
06:56:58
Monday, May 18, 2026
GMT-11 · UTC-11:00
Chicago · Central Standard Time
12:56:58
Monday, May 18, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

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From: SST (Pago Pago)
To: CST (Chicago)
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Daylight Saving status right now

SST (Samoa Standard Time (American))
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 SST does not. The 6-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CST starts or ends DST.

When can SST and CST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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Columns are hours of the day in Pago Pago (SST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–10:00 SST (15:00–16:00 CST).

Hour-by-hour SST to CST conversion table

SST time (Pago Pago)CST time (Chicago)Status
00:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon09:00 MonCST working
04:00 Mon10:00 MonCST working
05:00 Mon11:00 MonCST working
06:00 Mon12:00 MonCST working
07:00 Mon13:00 MonCST working
08:00 Mon14:00 MonCST working
09:00 Mon15:00 MonBoth at work
10:00 Mon16:00 MonBoth at work
11:00 Mon17:00 MonSST working
12:00 Mon18:00 MonSST working
13:00 Mon19:00 MonSST working
14:00 Mon20:00 MonSST working
15:00 Mon21:00 MonSST working
16:00 Mon22:00 MonSST working
17:00 Mon23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon05:00 TueOff-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

Samoa Standard Time (American) (SST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Pago_Pago
Current UTC offset
UTC-11:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-11
Major cities in this zone
Pago Pago
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 Pago Pago and Chicago

Chicago
Sunrise
05:28
Sunset
20:07
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 38m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between SST and CST right now?+
CST (Central Standard Time) is currently 6 hours ahead SST (Samoa Standard Time (American)). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does SST or CST observe daylight saving time?+
SST: does not observe daylight saving time. CST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between SST and CST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 SST (15:00–16:00 CST), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 noon in Pago Pago?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Pago Pago (SST), it is 18:00 Mon in Chicago (CST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for SST and CST?+
SST maps to "Pacific/Pago_Pago" 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 Pago Pago ahead of or behind Chicago?+
Whether Pago Pago (SST) is ahead of or behind Chicago (CST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CST is 6 hours ahead SST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for SST and CST?+
SST is UTC-11:00 (GMT-11) 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 SST and CST?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 SST.