WFT to CST Time Converter

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

Mata-Utu · Wallis and Futuna Time
17:03:12
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00
Chicago · Central Standard Time
00:03:12
Monday, May 11, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

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From: WFT (Mata-Utu)
To: CST (Chicago)
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Daylight Saving status right now

WFT (Wallis and Futuna 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 WFT does not. The 17-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CST starts or ends DST.

When can WFT 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 Mata-Utu (WFT). 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 WFT (16:00–16:00 CST).

Hour-by-hour WFT to CST conversion table

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

Wallis and Futuna Time (WFT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Wallis
Current UTC offset
UTC+12:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+12
Major cities in this zone
Mata-Utu
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 Mata-Utu and Chicago

Chicago
Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
19:59
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 22m

Related converters

CST to WFT (reverse)WFT to ESTWFT to PSTWFT to GMTWFT to UTCWFT to CETEST to CSTPST to CSTGMT to CSTUTC to CSTCET to CST
Looking for local time? See time in Mata-Utu or time in Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

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