IST to CST Time Converter
Convert time from India Standard Time (IST) to Central Standard Time (CST) instantly. IST is UTC+05:30 and CST is UTC-06:00, with a time difference of 11 hours 30 minutes.
IST - India Standard Time
Current IST Time:
UTC Offset: +05:30
CST - Central Standard Time
Current CST Time:
UTC Offset: -06:00
IST to CST Conversion Table
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About IST and CST
India Standard Time (IST)
India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone used throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is UTC+05:30, meaning it is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. IST does not observe daylight saving time.
Central Standard Time (CST)
Central Standard Time (CST) is observed in the Central Time Zone of North America. Major cities include Chicago, Houston, Dallas, and New Orleans. CST is 6 hours behind UTC during standard time.
Time Difference
The time difference between IST and CST is 11 hours 30 minutes. When it's noon in India (IST), it's 12:30 AM (past midnight) in Central Time (CST) during standard time, or 1:30 AM during daylight saving time (CDT).
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).