EST to CST Time Converter
CST is 1 hour behind EST right now. 9:00 AM in EST is 8:00 AM in CST.
Time now: EST and CST
CST is 1 hour behind EST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
EST to CST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| EST | CST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Best time to meet between EST and CST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST = 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Questions & answers
What is the time difference between EST and CST?
CST is 1 hour behind EST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
How do I convert EST to CST?
Subtract 1 hour from the EST time to get the CST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in EST is 8:00 AM in CST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in CST?
It is 7:42 AM in CST on Thursday, October 8 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:42 AM in EST.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and CST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST = 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does EST mean?
Eastern Time is EST (UTC-05:00) in winter and EDT (UTC-04:00) in summer.
What does CST mean?
Central Time is CST (UTC-06:00) in winter and CDT (UTC-05:00) in summer.