Convert AST to CST — Time Difference Between Arabia Standard Time and China Standard Time

How to Convert AST to CST

Drag the slider on the AST timeline to pick your time — the CST time updates instantly. You can also click the time display to type a specific hour or pick one from the 15-minute interval dropdown, and use the date picker to check a different day.

What Is the Time Difference Between AST and CST?

China Standard Time (CST) is 5 hours ahead of Arabia Standard Time (AST). To convert, add 5 hours — for example, 9:00 AM AST is 2:00 PM CST.

AST to CST Quick Reference

AST to CST Meeting Planner

Use the color-coded table above to find overlapping work hours between Riyadh and Macau. Amber rows mark daytime hours — pick a slot that falls in amber on both sides for a meeting that works for everyone.

Why Trust This AST to CST Converter?

Timezoney uses the IANA Time Zone Database — the same source that powers your phone and computer — so every conversion handles daylight saving transitions and half-hour offsets automatically.