CST to AWST Converter
AWST is 14 hours ahead of CST. 9:00 AM CST = 11:00 PM AWST.
AWST is 14 hours ahead of CST at the moment. To convert CST to AWST, add 14 hours to the CST time: 9:00 AM CST = 11:00 PM AWST.
CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year. AWST (Australian Western Time) is used in Western Australia (Perth).
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
CST to AWST time conversion table
CST to AWST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CST | AWST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 2:00 PM AWST | — |
| 1:00 AM CST | 3:00 PM AWST | — |
| 2:00 AM CST | 4:00 PM AWST | — |
| 3:00 AM CST | 5:00 PM AWST | — |
| 4:00 AM CST | 6:00 PM AWST | — |
| 5:00 AM CST | 7:00 PM AWST | — |
| 6:00 AM CST | 8:00 PM AWST | — |
| 7:00 AM CST | 9:00 PM AWST | — |
| 8:00 AM CST | 10:00 PM AWST | night |
| 9:00 AM CST | 11:00 PM AWST | night |
| 10:00 AM CST | 12:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 11:00 AM CST | 1:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 12:00 PM CST | 2:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 1:00 PM CST | 3:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 2:00 PM CST | 4:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 3:00 PM CST | 5:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 4:00 PM CST | 6:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 5:00 PM CST | 7:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 6:00 PM CST | 8:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 7:00 PM CST | 9:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 8:00 PM CST | 10:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 9:00 PM CST | 11:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 10:00 PM CST | 12:00 PM AWST | next day |
| 11:00 PM CST | 1:00 PM AWST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CST to AWST
Add 14 hours to the CST time to get AWST.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 11:00 PM AWST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CST = 12:00 PM AWST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CST and AWST
The time difference between CST and AWST 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: AWST is 14 hours ahead of CST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AWST is 13 hours ahead of CST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: AWST is 14 hours ahead of CST.
CST and AWST 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).
- AWST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CST and AWST
CST and AWST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CST, which is 9:00 PM AWST.
CST to AWST FAQ
What is the time difference between CST and AWST?
Right now AWST is 14 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 AWST?
9:00 AM CST is 11:00 PM AWST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CST in AWST?
12:00 PM CST is 2:00 AM AWST (next day).
Is AWST ahead of or behind CST?
AWST is 14 hours ahead of CST, so it is later in AWST 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 AWST change for daylight saving time?
No. AWST 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 AWST?
CST and AWST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CST, which is 9:00 PM AWST.
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 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.