Also known as: Central Time (CT) and Central Daylight Time (CDT) Caution: This is NOT the current local time in most locations in that time zone North America: Only some locations are currently on CST because most places in this time zone are currently on summer time / daylight saving time and are observing CDT. Central Standard Time (CST) is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This time zone is in use during standard time in: North America, Central America. See full time zone mapWhat Is Central Standard Time?Central Standard Time (CST) is the second easternmost time zone in the United States and is also used in Canada. It covers all or parts of 20 states in the US and three provinces or territories in Canada. It is also used in Mexico and Central America. About a third of the population in the USA live in the CST time zone. It spans from northern Canada and all the way south to Costa Rica near the equator.In North America, Central Standard Time shares a border with Easter...
