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CST-2 Time Now (UTC−8)

Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time zone
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
Sunrise / sunset
06:45 / 18:34

This clock shows CST -2 hours, a fixed offset of UTC−8. CST itself is UTC−6.

CST-2 time zone

Central Time

Central Daylight Time (CDT)

IANA: America/Chicago · UTC−5

Daylight saving time in CST-2

In effect now

Next change: Sun 1 Nov, clocks go back 1 hour (02:00 → 01:00)

Sunrise and sunset in CST-2 today

Sunrise 06:45 · Sunset 18:34

Daylight 11h 48m · Solar noon 12:40

What time zone is CST-2 in?

CST-2 is on Central Time (CDT, UTC−5). The IANA identifier is America/Chicago.

Does CST-2 observe daylight saving time?

Yes. CST-2 is on daylight saving time now. The next changes:

  • Sunday 1 November 2026: clocks go back at 02:00 to 01:00 (CDT → CST)
  • Sunday 14 March 2027: clocks go forward at 02:00 to 03:00 (CST → CDT)
  • Sunday 7 November 2027: clocks go back at 02:00 to 01:00 (CDT → CST)

Time in CST-2 vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from CST-2
New York Thu1 hour ahead
Los Angeles Thu2 hours behind
London Thu6 hours ahead
Paris Thu7 hours ahead
Dubai Thu9 hours ahead
Mumbai Thu10.5 hours ahead
Singapore Fri13 hours ahead
Tokyo Fri14 hours ahead
Sydney Fri15 hours ahead
Johannesburg Thu7 hours ahead
São Paulo Thu2 hours ahead

October 2026 calendar for CST-2

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Frequently asked questions about CST-2

What time zone is CST-2 in?
Central Time (CDT), UTC−5; IANA zone America/Chicago.
When do the clocks change in CST-2?
Next on Sunday 1 November 2026, when clocks go back from 02:00 to 01:00.

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