CST to Phoenix Time Converter
MST is 1 hour behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 8:00 AM MST.
MST is 1 hour behind CST at the moment. To convert CST to Phoenix Time, subtract 1 hour from the CST time: 9:00 AM CST = 8:00 AM MST.
CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year. Phoenix Time (Phoenix time) is used in Phoenix, USA.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
CST to Phoenix Time time conversion table
CST to Phoenix Time on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CST | Phoenix Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 11:00 PM MST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CST | 12:00 AM MST | night |
| 2:00 AM CST | 1:00 AM MST | night |
| 3:00 AM CST | 2:00 AM MST | night |
| 4:00 AM CST | 3:00 AM MST | night |
| 5:00 AM CST | 4:00 AM MST | night |
| 6:00 AM CST | 5:00 AM MST | night |
| 7:00 AM CST | 6:00 AM MST | — |
| 8:00 AM CST | 7:00 AM MST | — |
| 9:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM MST | — |
| 10:00 AM CST | 9:00 AM MST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM CST | 10:00 AM MST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM CST | 11:00 AM MST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM CST | 12:00 PM MST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM CST | 1:00 PM MST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM MST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM MST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM CST | 4:00 PM MST | — |
| 6:00 PM CST | 5:00 PM MST | — |
| 7:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM MST | — |
| 8:00 PM CST | 7:00 PM MST | — |
| 9:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM MST | — |
| 10:00 PM CST | 9:00 PM MST | — |
| 11:00 PM CST | 10:00 PM MST | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CST to Phoenix Time
Subtract 1 hour from the CST time to get Phoenix Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 8:00 AM MST.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM CST = 11:00 PM MST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CST and Phoenix Time
The time difference between CST and Phoenix 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: Phoenix Time is 1 hour behind of CST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Phoenix Time is 2 hours behind of CST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Phoenix Time is 1 hour behind of CST.
CST and Phoenix 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).
- Phoenix Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−7 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CST and Phoenix Time
CST and Phoenix Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM MST, inside working hours for both.
CST to Phoenix Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CST and Phoenix Time?
Right now MST is 1 hour behind 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 Phoenix Time?
9:00 AM CST is 8:00 AM MST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CST in Phoenix Time?
12:00 PM CST is 11:00 AM MST.
Is Phoenix Time ahead of or behind CST?
MST is 1 hour behind CST, so it is earlier in Phoenix 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 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.
What is the best time for a meeting between CST and Phoenix Time?
CST and Phoenix Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM MST, 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 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.