Question 1

What is the time difference between IST and CST?

Accepted Answer

Central Standard Time (CST) is 11 hours and 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert IST to CST?

Accepted Answer

To convert IST to CST, subtract 11 hours and 30 minutes from the IST time. For example, 9:00 AM IST is 9:30 PM CST.

Question 3

What time is it in CST when it's noon in IST?

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in IST, it's 12:30 AM in CST. CST is 11 hours and 30 minutes behind IST.

Question 4

How many hours behind is CST from IST?

Accepted Answer

CST is 11 hours and 30 minutes behind IST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in IST, it's 9:30 PM in CST.

Question 5

Is CST ahead or behind IST?

Accepted Answer

CST is behind IST by 11 hours and 30 minutes. Clocks in CST show an earlier time than IST.

Question 6

Does IST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

No, India Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains the same year-round.

Question 7

Does CST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Central Standard Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to CDT and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 8

What is the best time to call from IST to CST?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between IST and CST is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

When does daylight saving time change in CST?

Accepted Answer

Daylight saving time transitions vary by year and region. Central Standard Time observes DST, which typically shifts clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall. During DST transitions, the time difference between IST and CST may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do IST and CST ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, IST and CST never show the same time. However, because CST observes daylight saving time and IST does not, the time difference between them changes by one hour during DST transitions.

India Standard Time (IST)	Period	Central Standard Time (CST)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	12:30 PM-1d	Business
1:00 AM	Night	1:30 PM-1d	Business
2:00 AM	Night	2:30 PM-1d	Business
3:00 AM	Night	3:30 PM-1d	Business
4:00 AM	Night	4:30 PM-1d	Business
5:00 AM	Night	5:30 PM-1d	Business
6:00 AM	Morning	6:30 PM-1d	Evening
7:00 AM	Morning	7:30 PM-1d	Evening
8:00 AM	Morning	8:30 PM-1d	Evening
9:00 AM	Business	9:30 PM-1d	Evening
10:00 AM	Business	10:30 PM-1d	Evening
11:00 AM	Business	11:30 PM-1d	Evening
12:00 PM	Business	12:30 AM	Night
1:00 PM	Business	1:30 AM	Night
2:00 PM	Business	2:30 AM	Night
3:00 PM	Business	3:30 AM	Night
4:00 PM	Business	4:30 AM	Night
5:00 PM	Business	5:30 AM	Night
6:00 PM	Evening	6:30 AM	Morning
7:00 PM	Evening	7:30 AM	Morning
8:00 PM	Evening	8:30 AM	Morning
9:00 PM	Evening	9:30 AM	Business
10:00 PM	Evening	10:30 AM	Business
11:00 PM	Evening	11:30 AM	Business

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