Are We in CST or CDT Now?
- CST (UTC-6): Winter setting (November to March)
- CDT (UTC-5): Summer setting (March to November)
As of April 7, 2026, Central Time is on CDT (UTC-5).
States on Central Time
Texas (most), Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee (most).
Quick Answer
March 8 - November 1 = CDT. November 1 - March 8 = CST.
