CET to CST Time Converter
Convert Central European Time to Central Time instantly.
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Central European Time
CET
10:23
Central Time
CST
3:23
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How the CET to CST time difference works
CST is 7 hours behind CET. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 2:00 AM CST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
7 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
CET offset
UTC+1
CST offset
UTC-6
CET to CST conversion chart
| Central European Time (CET) | Central Time (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
CET to CST questions
Is CST ahead of or behind CET?
CST is 7 hours behind CET. So 9:00 AM CET is 2:00 AM CST, and 5:00 PM CET is 10:00 AM CST.
What time is it in CST when it is 12:00 PM CET?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CET in Central European Time, it is 5:00 AM CST in Central Time.
How many hours difference is there between CET and CST?
There is a 7 hours difference. Central Time (CST) runs 7 hours behind Central European Time (CET).
Do CET and CST observe daylight saving time?
Both Central European 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 CET and CST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Central European Time and Central Time.
Which cities use CET and CST?
Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw. Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis.