What time is it in Central Time (CST / CDT)?
The time above updates live from your browser. It uses the IANA zone America/Winnipeg, which automatically switches between CST (UTC−6) and CDT (UTC−5).
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Central Time (CST / CDT)
Live time, week numbers, and provincial coverage for Central Time (CST / CDT) in Canada.
Current time
02:24:32
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Current offset: UTC−5
This week
- ISO week: 20 · 2026 · view the week →
- Canadian week (Sun–Sat): 20
- From Monday, May 11, 2026 to Sunday, May 17, 2026
About this time zone
- IANA ID:
America/Winnipeg - Standard time: CST (UTC−6)
- Daylight time: CDT (UTC−5)
- Regions: Manitoba · Saskatchewan (no DST) · Western Ontario · Nunavut (most)
Other Canadian time zones
Frequently asked questions
What week number is it in Central Time (CST / CDT)?
Today is ISO week 20 of 2026 and Canadian week 20 (Sunday–Saturday).
Which provinces use Central Time (CST / CDT)?
Manitoba · Saskatchewan (no DST) · Western Ontario · Nunavut (most)
Is there daylight saving time?
Yes for most of Canada — begins on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November. Exceptions: most of Saskatchewan, Yukon, and parts of Nunavut and British Columbia stay on standard time year-round.