CST to EET Time Converter
Convert Central Time to Eastern European Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central Time
CST
3:23
Eastern European Time
EET
11:23
CST and EET are on daylight savings right now, shown as CDT and EEST.
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How the CST to EET time difference works
EET is 8 hours ahead of CST. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. Eastern European Time (EET) is used across eastern Europe. For example, 9:00 AM CST is 5:00 PM EET. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
8 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
CST offset
UTC-6
EET offset
UTC+2
CST to EET conversion chart
| Central Time (CST) | Eastern European Time (EET) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
Eastern European Time (EET)
AthensHelsinkiBucharestKyivRiga
CST to EET questions
Is EET ahead of or behind CST?
EET is 8 hours ahead of CST. So 9:00 AM CST is 5:00 PM EET, and 5:00 PM CST is 1:00 AM EET.
What time is it in EET when it is 12:00 PM CST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CST in Central Time, it is 8:00 PM EET in Eastern European Time.
How many hours difference is there between CST and EET?
There is a 8 hours difference. Eastern European Time (EET) runs 8 hours ahead of Central Time (CST).
Do CST and EET observe daylight saving time?
Both Central Time and Eastern 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 EET?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Central Time and Eastern European 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 EET?
Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis. Eastern European Time (EET) covers cities such as Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Riga.