Phoenix Time to CST Converter
CST is 1 hour ahead of MST. 9:00 AM MST = 10:00 AM CST.
CST is 1 hour ahead of MST at the moment. To convert Phoenix Time to CST, add 1 hour to the Phoenix Time time: 9:00 AM MST = 10:00 AM CST.
Phoenix Time (Phoenix time) is used in Phoenix, USA. CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
Phoenix Time to CST time conversion table
Phoenix Time to CST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Phoenix Time | CST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| Phoenix Time | CST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Phoenix Time | CST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from Phoenix Time to CST 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 CST, −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 Phoenix Time to CST
Add 1 hour to the Phoenix Time time to get CST.
Example: 9:00 AM MST = 10:00 AM CST.
Across midnight: 11:00 PM MST = 12:00 AM CST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Phoenix Time and CST
The time difference between Phoenix Time and CST 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: CST is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: CST is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: CST is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix Time.
Phoenix Time and CST during daylight saving time
- Phoenix Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−7 all year.
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between Phoenix Time and CST
Phoenix Time and CST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM MST lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.
Phoenix Time to CST FAQ
What is the time difference between Phoenix Time and CST?
Right now CST is 1 hour ahead of MST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Phoenix Time in CST?
9:00 AM MST is 10:00 AM CST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Phoenix Time in CST?
12:00 PM MST is 1:00 PM CST.
Is CST ahead of or behind Phoenix Time?
CST is 1 hour ahead of MST, so it is later in CST than in Phoenix Time.
Does Phoenix Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Phoenix Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between Phoenix Time and CST?
Phoenix Time and CST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM MST lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.
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.