Central Time (US time zone)
Refers specifically to the North American Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Chicago is in the Central Time Zone.
Eastern Time (US); one hour ahead of Central Time.
Mountain Time (US); one hour behind Central Time.
Pacific Time (US); two hours behind Central Time.
Compound of 中部 (central part) + 時間 (time), a direct translation of 'Central Time'.