EET to CST Time Converter
Convert Eastern European Time to Central Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Eastern European Time
EET
11:23
Central Time
CST
3:23
EET and CST are on daylight savings right now, shown as EEST and CDT.
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How the EET to CST time difference works
CST is 8 hours behind EET. Eastern European Time (EET) is used across eastern Europe. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. For example, 9:00 AM EET is 1:00 AM CST. 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
EET offset
UTC+2
CST offset
UTC-6
EET to CST conversion chart
| Eastern European Time (EET) | Central Time (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Cities in each time zone
Eastern European Time (EET)
AthensHelsinkiBucharestKyivRiga
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
EET to CST questions
Is CST ahead of or behind EET?
CST is 8 hours behind EET. So 9:00 AM EET is 1:00 AM CST, and 5:00 PM EET is 9:00 AM CST.
What time is it in CST when it is 12:00 PM EET?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EET in Eastern European Time, it is 4:00 AM CST in Central Time.
How many hours difference is there between EET and CST?
There is a 8 hours difference. Central Time (CST) runs 8 hours behind Eastern European Time (EET).
Do EET and CST observe daylight saving time?
Both Eastern 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 EET and CST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Eastern European Time and Central Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use EET and CST?
Eastern European Time (EET) covers cities such as Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Riga. Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis.