When Does CST Change? Daylight Saving Dates
Central Time is on Central Standard Time (CST) now. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward 1 hour.
Central Time clock changes, 2025 to 2029
| Year | Date | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sunday, March 9, 2025 | 02:00 → 03:00 (forward 1 hour) | CST → CDT |
| 2025 | Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 02:00 → 01:00 (back 1 hour) | CDT → CST |
| 2026 | Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 02:00 → 03:00 (forward 1 hour) | CST → CDT |
| 2026 | Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 02:00 → 01:00 (back 1 hour) | CDT → CST |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 14, 2027 | 02:00 → 03:00 (forward 1 hour) | CST → CDT |
| 2027 | Sunday, November 7, 2027 | 02:00 → 01:00 (back 1 hour) | CDT → CST |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 12, 2028 | 02:00 → 03:00 (forward 1 hour) | CST → CDT |
| 2028 | Sunday, November 5, 2028 | 02:00 → 01:00 (back 1 hour) | CDT → CST |
| 2029 | Sunday, March 11, 2029 | 02:00 → 03:00 (forward 1 hour) | CST → CDT |
| 2029 | Sunday, November 4, 2029 | 02:00 → 01:00 (back 1 hour) | CDT → CST |