CST to EST Time Converter
EST is 1 hour ahead of CST right now. 9:00 AM in CST is 10:00 AM in EST.
Time now: CST and EST
EST is 1 hour ahead of CST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
CST to EST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| CST | 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 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between CST and EST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST = 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
Questions & answers
What is the time difference between CST and EST?
EST is 1 hour ahead of CST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
How do I convert CST to EST?
Add 1 hour to the CST time to get the EST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in CST is 10:00 AM in EST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in EST?
It is 8:42 AM in EST on Thursday, October 8 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 7:42 AM in CST.
What is the best time for a meeting between CST and EST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST = 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST. 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 EST mean?
Eastern Time is EST (UTC-05:00) in winter and EDT (UTC-04:00) in summer.