CST to IST Time Converter
Convert time from Central Standard Time (CST) to India Standard Time (IST) instantly. CST is UTC-06:00 and IST is UTC+05:30, with a time difference of 11 hours 30 minutes.
CST - Central Standard Time
Current CST Time:
UTC Offset: -06:00
IST - India Standard Time
Current IST Time:
UTC Offset: +05:30
CST to IST Conversion Table
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About CST and IST
Central Standard Time (CST)
Central Standard Time (CST) is used in the central parts of North America, including major cities like Chicago, Dallas, and Mexico City. It is UTC-06:00 during standard time and UTC-05:00 during daylight saving time (CDT).
India Standard Time (IST)
India Standard Time (IST) is the single time zone for all of India, despite the country's vast geographical span. Major cities operating on IST include New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Kolkata.
Time Difference
The time difference between CST and IST is 11 hours 30 minutes. When it's noon in Central Time (CST), it's 11:30 PM the same day in India (IST) during standard time, or 10:30 PM during daylight saving time.
Daylight Saving Time
India Standard Time (IST) does not observe daylight saving time, maintaining UTC+05:30 throughout the year. Central Time observes daylight saving time from March to November, switching between CST (UTC-06:00) and CDT (UTC-05:00).