Convert CST to CAT Time
Free online converter with current times, time difference, and conversion table between CST and CAT time zones.
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Time difference: +8 hours
CST to CAT Conversion Table
This table shows common CST times converted to CAT time:
About CST and CAT Time Zones
CST Time Zone
Full Name: Central Standard Time
UTC Offset: UTC-6
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Standard time in the Central Time Zone of North America.
Used in: USA, Canada, Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador
CAT Time Zone
Full Name: Central Africa Time
UTC Offset: UTC+2
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Standard time in Central Africa.
Used in: Botswana, Burundi, DRC, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How to Convert CST to CAT
Enter CST Time
Enter the CST time you want to convert using the time picker or by typing directly in 24-hour format.
Click Convert
Click the "Convert Time" button to perform the conversion from CST to CAT.
View Result
The equivalent CAT time will be displayed, along with the time difference between the two zones.
Use Conversion Table
For quick reference, you can also use the conversion table below that shows common CST times converted to CAT.
Common Uses for CST to CAT Conversion
International Business
Schedule meetings and calls between locations in USA and Botswana time zones.
Travel Planning
Calculate arrival times and plan activities when traveling between USA and Botswana.
Event Scheduling
Convert event times for international broadcasts, webinars, or sports events between these regions.
Keeping in Touch
Find the best times to call friends, family, or colleagues across these time zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
The time difference between CST and CAT is +8 hours. This means that when it's noon (12:00 PM) in CST, it's 8:00 PM in CAT.
To convert CST to CAT time, add 8 hours to the CST time. You can use our converter at the top of this page for instant and accurate conversions.
CST observes DST. CAT does not observe DST.
Partial overlap in business hours.
Our converter uses standard time zone offsets. For the most accurate conversions during DST transition periods, please verify the exact dates when DST begins or ends in the relevant regions, as these can vary by year and location.