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CST to CET Time Converter

CET is 7 hours ahead of CST right now. 9:00 AM in CST is 4:00 PM in CET.

Time now: CST and CET

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

CET is 7 hours ahead of CST 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).

CST to CET conversion table

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

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

Best time to meet between CST and CET

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

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

Does the time difference between CST and CET change?

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

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

Office hours in each other's time

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

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CST and CET?

CET is 7 hours ahead of CST 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 CST to CET?

Add 7 hours to the CST time to get the CET time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in CST is 4:00 PM in CET. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in CET?

It is 12:12 AM in CET on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 5:12 PM in CST.

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

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

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

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

What does CST mean?

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

What does CET mean?

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

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