CST to Townsville Time Converter
AEST is 16 hours ahead of CST. 9:00 AM CST = 1:00 AM AEST (next day).
AEST is 16 hours ahead of CST at the moment. To convert CST to Townsville Time, add 16 hours to the CST time: 9:00 AM CST = 1:00 AM AEST (next day).
CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year. Townsville Time (Townsville time) is used in Townsville, Australia.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
CST to Townsville Time time conversion table
CST to Townsville Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CST | Townsville Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| CST | Townsville Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 |
| CST | Townsville Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM+1 |
Conversion table from CST to Townsville Time 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 Townsville Time, −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 Townsville Time
Add 16 hours to the CST time to get Townsville Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 1:00 AM AEST (next day).
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CST = 2:00 PM AEST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CST and Townsville Time
The time difference between CST and Townsville Time 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: Townsville Time is 16 hours ahead of CST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Townsville Time is 15 hours ahead of CST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Townsville Time is 16 hours ahead of CST.
CST and Townsville Time 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).
- Townsville Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+10 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CST and Townsville Time
CST and Townsville Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM CST, which is 7:00 AM AEST.
CST to Townsville Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CST and Townsville Time?
Right now AEST is 16 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 Townsville Time?
9:00 AM CST is 1:00 AM AEST (next day).
What is 12 PM (noon) CST in Townsville Time?
12:00 PM CST is 4:00 AM AEST (next day).
Is Townsville Time ahead of or behind CST?
AEST is 16 hours ahead of CST, so it is later in Townsville Time 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 Townsville Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Townsville Time 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 Townsville Time?
CST and Townsville Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM CST, which is 7:00 AM AEST.
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.