IST to CST Converter
Convert India Standard Time (IST) to Central Time (CST).
Right now, Central Time (CDT) is 10 hours 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST). (IST is UTC+5:30, CDT is UTC-5.)
Common IST → CST times
IST to CST conversion table
| India Standard Time (IST) | Central Time (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:30 PM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 AM | 2:30 PM (prev. day) |
| 2:00 AM | 3:30 PM (prev. day) |
| 3:00 AM | 4:30 PM (prev. day) |
| 4:00 AM | 5:30 PM (prev. day) |
| 5:00 AM | 6:30 PM (prev. day) |
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM (prev. day) |
| 7:00 AM | 8:30 PM (prev. day) |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 PM (prev. day) |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM (prev. day) |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 PM (prev. day) |
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting India Standard Time to Central Time
India Standard Time (IST) covers Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, while Central Time (CST) covers Chicago, Dallas, Mexico City. The current offset between them is 10 hours 30 minutes, with CST behind IST. 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 IST and CST?
CST (Central Time) is currently 10 hours 30 minutes behind IST (India Standard Time).
Is CST ahead of or behind IST?
CST is 10 hours 30 minutes behind IST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM IST in CST?
9:00 AM IST is 10:30 PM (prev. day) in CST.
Does India Standard Time (IST) observe daylight saving time?
No. India Standard Time stays on IST year-round, so its offset does not change with the seasons.