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