CST to EST Converter – Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time
EST is 1 hour ahead of CST. CST (Central Standard Time) is UTC-6, switching to CDT (UTC-5) during daylight saving, while EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5, switching to EDT (UTC-4) during daylight saving. The live clocks below show the current time in both zones, updated every second.
CST to EST Conversion Table (Hour by Hour)
Standard-time conversion from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time. During daylight saving periods the offset shifts by one hour - the live clocks above always show the correct current time.
| CST (UTC-6) | EST (UTC-5) |
|---|---|
| 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 (next day) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CST and EST?
EST is 1 hour ahead of CST. CST (Central Standard Time) is UTC-6 and EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5.
How do I convert CST to EST?
Take your time in CST and add 1 hours. For example, 9:00 AM CST is 10:00 AM in EST. The live clocks at the top of this page always show the current conversion.
Does daylight saving time affect CST to EST conversion?
Yes. CST switches to CDT (UTC-5) in summer and EST switches to EDT (UTC-4) in summer, so the gap between the two zones changes during DST periods. The live clocks on this page use the IANA timezone database and always reflect the correct current offset automatically.
What is the best time for a meeting between CST and EST?
Look for overlap between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM working hours in both zones using the conversion table above. EST is 1 hour ahead of CST, so there is normally several hours of business-hours overlap.