CST to EST Time Converter
Convert Central Time to Eastern Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central Time
CST
12:50
Eastern Time
EST
1:50
CST and EST are on daylight savings right now, shown as CDT and EDT.
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How the CST to EST time difference works
EST is 1 hour ahead of CST. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. For example, 9:00 AM CST is 10:00 AM EST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
1 hour
Daylight saving
Both observe
CST offset
UTC-6
EST offset
UTC-5
CST to EST conversion chart
| Central Time (CST) | Eastern Time (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
CST to EST questions
Is EST ahead of or behind CST?
EST is 1 hour ahead of CST. So 9:00 AM CST is 10:00 AM EST, and 5:00 PM CST is 6:00 PM EST.
What time is EST when it is 12:00 PM CST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CST in Central Time, it is 1:00 PM EST in Eastern Time.
How many hours difference is there between CST and EST?
There is a 1 hour difference. Eastern Time (EST) runs 1 hour ahead of Central Time (CST).
Do CST and EST observe daylight saving time?
Both Central Time and Eastern Time observe daylight saving time on aligned dates, so the 1 hour difference between them holds all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between CST and EST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Central Time and Eastern Time.
Which cities use CST and EST?
Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis. Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia.