CDT to IST Time Converter
Live conversion between Central Daylight Time (CDT) and India Standard Time (IST).
CDT now
8:47:35 PM
Thursday, Apr 16, 2026
IST now
7:17:35 AM
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
India Standard Time is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of CDT. Useful for meetings between U.S. Central businesses and Indian teams.
CDT → IST for every hour
| CDT (Chicago) | IST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:30 AM (Apr 17, 2026) |
| 3:00 PM | 1:30 AM (Apr 17, 2026) |
| 4:00 PM | 2:30 AM (Apr 17, 2026) |
| 5:00 PM | 3:30 AM (Apr 17, 2026) |
| 6:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Apr 17, 2026) |
| 7:00 PM | 5:30 AM (Apr 17, 2026) |
| 8:00 PM | 6:30 AM (Apr 17, 2026) |
| 9:00 PM | 7:30 AM (Apr 17, 2026) |
| 10:00 PM | 8:30 AM (Apr 17, 2026) |
| 11:00 PM | 9:30 AM (Apr 17, 2026) |
Highlighted row is the current CDT hour. Times computed from IANA zones — DST-safe.
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Where each zone is used
CDT — Central Daylight Time
United States (Central, summer)
Cities: Chicago, Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, Minneapolis
IST — India Standard Time
India
Cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad
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Frequently asked questions
What is CDT to IST time difference?
CDT (Central Daylight Time) is UTC −5 and IST (India Standard Time) is UTC +5:30. Use the live clock and 24-hour table on this page for the exact current difference.
Does CDT change for daylight saving?
Yes — CDT is the summer (DST) form of its time zone.
What time is 9am CDT in IST?
9:00 AM CDT ≈ 7:30 PM IST.