AEST to CST Time Converter
Convert Australian Eastern Time to Central Time instantly.
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Australian Eastern Time
AEST
6:24
Central Time
CST
3:24
AEST is on standard time (AEST), while CST is on daylight savings (CDT) right now.
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How the AEST to CST time difference works
CST is 15 hours behind AEST. Australian Eastern Time (AEST) is the time zone of eastern Australia. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. For example, 9:00 AM AEST is 6:00 PM CST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
15 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
AEST offset
UTC+10
CST offset
UTC-6
AEST to CST conversion chart
| Australian Eastern Time (AEST) | Central Time (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
Cities in each time zone
Australian Eastern Time (AEST)
SydneyMelbourneBrisbaneCanberraGold Coast
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
AEST to CST questions
Is CST ahead of or behind AEST?
CST is 15 hours behind AEST. So 9:00 AM AEST is 6:00 PM CST, and 5:00 PM AEST is 2:00 AM CST.
What time is it in CST when it is 12:00 PM AEST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) AEST in Australian Eastern Time, it is 9:00 PM CST in Central Time.
How many hours difference is there between AEST and CST?
There is a 15 hours difference. Central Time (CST) runs 15 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (AEST).
Do AEST and CST observe daylight saving time?
Both Australian Eastern Time and Central Time observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap briefly shifts by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between AEST and CST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Australian Eastern Time and Central Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use AEST and CST?
Australian Eastern Time (AEST) covers cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Gold Coast. Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis.