Current Time in IANA US/Central Timezone
IANA Name: US/Central
Standard Offset: UTC −06:00
Daylight Saving: Yes
DST Offset: UTC −05:00
DST Abbreviation: CDT
Currently Observing DST: Yes ✅
Frequently Asked Questions about the US / Central time zone
What is the US / Central (US/Central) time zone?
US/Central is the IANA identifier for the US / Central time zone (CST), which is UTC−06:00.
What is the UTC offset of US/Central?
The US / Central time zone (US/Central) is UTC−06:00, aligned with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does US/Central observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes, the US / Central time zone observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward by one hour in summer, switching from CST to CDT (UTC−05:00).
Which countries use the US/Central time zone?
The US / Central time zone (US/Central) is used in United States.