CST to ICT Converter
ICT is 13 hours ahead of CST. 9:00 AM CST = 10:00 PM ICT.
ICT is 13 hours ahead of CST at the moment. To convert CST to ICT, add 13 hours to the CST time: 9:00 AM CST = 10:00 PM ICT.
CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year. ICT (Indochina Time) is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
CST to ICT time conversion table
CST to ICT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CST | ICT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| CST | ICT |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| CST | ICT |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM+1 |
Conversion table from CST to ICT for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in ICT, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CST to ICT
Add 13 hours to the CST time to get ICT.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 10:00 PM ICT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CST = 11:00 AM ICT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CST and ICT
The time difference between CST and ICT is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: ICT is 13 hours ahead of CST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: ICT is 12 hours ahead of CST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: ICT is 13 hours ahead of CST.
CST and ICT during daylight saving time
- CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- ICT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+7 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CST and ICT
CST and ICT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CST, which is 8:00 PM ICT.
CST to ICT FAQ
What is the time difference between CST and ICT?
Right now ICT is 13 hours ahead of CST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CST in ICT?
9:00 AM CST is 10:00 PM ICT.
What is 12 PM (noon) CST in ICT?
12:00 PM CST is 1:00 AM ICT (next day).
Is ICT ahead of or behind CST?
ICT is 13 hours ahead of CST, so it is later in ICT than in CST.
Does CST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
Does ICT change for daylight saving time?
No. ICT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between CST and ICT?
CST and ICT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CST, which is 8:00 PM ICT.
Is CT the same as CST?
CST is the winter (standard) name of Central Time (CT). From March to November the same clocks are called CDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.