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CET to CST Time Converter

CST is 7 hours behind CET right now. 9:00 AM in CET is 2:00 AM in CST.

Time now: CET and CST

🌐 Central European Time12:12 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+01:00
🌐 Central Time (US & Canada)5:12 PMMonday, November 9 · UTC-06:00

CST is 7 hours behind CET right now. The gap is the same for most of the year, but for a few weeks it shifts by an hour because the two places change their clocks on different dates (see the dates below).

CET to CST conversion table

Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.

CETCST
12:00 AM5:00 PMprevious day
1:00 AM6:00 PMprevious day
2:00 AM7:00 PMprevious day
3:00 AM8:00 PMprevious day
4:00 AM9:00 PMprevious day
5:00 AM10:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM11:00 PMprevious day
7:00 AM12:00 AM
8:00 AM1:00 AM
9:00 AM2:00 AM
10:00 AM3:00 AM
11:00 AM4:00 AM
12:00 PM5:00 AM
1:00 PM6:00 AM
2:00 PM7:00 AM
3:00 PM8:00 AM
4:00 PM9:00 AM
5:00 PM10:00 AM
6:00 PM11:00 AM
7:00 PM12:00 PM
8:00 PM1:00 PM
9:00 PM2:00 PM
10:00 PM3:00 PM
11:00 PM4:00 PM

Best time to meet between CET and CST

Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):

  • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CET = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST

Does the time difference between CET and CST change?

Yes. Right now CST is 7 hours behind CET. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:

  • Sunday, 14 March 2027: CST moves its clocks forward. CST is 6 hours behind CET from then (it was 7 hours before).
  • Sunday, 28 March 2027: CET moves its clocks forward. CST is 7 hours behind CET from then (it was 6 hours before).
  • Sunday, 31 October 2027: CET moves its clocks back. CST is 6 hours behind CET from then (it was 7 hours before).
  • Sunday, 7 November 2027: CST moves its clocks back. CST is 7 hours behind CET from then (it was 6 hours before).

Office hours in each other's time

  • 9 AM to 6 PM in CET is 2:00 AM to 11:00 AM in CST.
  • 9 AM to 6 PM in CST is 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM (next day) in CET.

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and CST?

CST is 7 hours behind CET right now. The gap is the same for most of the year, but for a few weeks it shifts by an hour because the two places change their clocks on different dates (see the dates below).

How do I convert CET to CST?

Subtract 7 hours from the CET time to get the CST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in CET is 2:00 AM in CST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in CST?

It is 5:12 PM in CST on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 12:12 AM in CET.

Does the time difference between CET and CST change during the year?

Yes. Right now CST is 7 hours behind CET. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: CST moves its clocks forward. CST is 6 hours behind CET from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 28 March 2027: CET moves its clocks forward. CST is 7 hours behind CET from then (it was 6 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: CET moves its clocks back. CST is 6 hours behind CET from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: CST moves its clocks back. CST is 7 hours behind CET from then (it was 6 hours before).

What is the best time for a meeting between CET and CST?

Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CET = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.

What does CET mean?

Central European Time is CET (UTC+01:00) in winter and CEST (UTC+02:00) in summer.

What does CST mean?

Central Time is CST (UTC-06:00) in winter and CDT (UTC-05:00) in summer.

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