CST to IST Converter
Convert Central Time (CST) to India Standard Time (IST).
Right now, India Standard Time (IST) is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Central Time (CDT). (CDT is UTC-5, IST is UTC+5:30.)
Common CST → IST times
CST to IST conversion table
| Central Time (CST) | India Standard Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:30 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 1:30 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 2:30 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 3:30 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 4:30 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 5:30 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 6:30 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 7:30 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 8:30 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 9:30 AM (next day) |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Central Time to India Standard Time
Central Time (CST) covers Chicago, Dallas, Mexico City, while India Standard Time (IST) covers Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore. The current offset between them is 10 hours 30 minutes, with IST ahead of CST. Because at least one of these zones observes daylight saving time, the exact difference can shift by an hour at certain times of year — this page recalculates automatically so it is always current.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CST and IST?
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of CST (Central Time).
Is IST ahead of or behind CST?
IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of CST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM CST in IST?
9:00 AM CST is 7:30 PM in IST.
Does Central Time (CST) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Central Time switches to CDT during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on CDT.