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