CST to EST Converter

Convert Central Time (CST) to Eastern Time (EST). Right now EST is 1 hour ahead of CST; daylight saving is applied automatically for any date.

  • --:--same time

CST to EST conversion table

Every hour of the Central Time day with today's offsets (UTC−5 → UTC−4). Highlighted rows are business hours (9 AM–6 PM) in both zones.

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

Daylight saving time

The difference stays the same all year: EST is 1 hour ahead of CST.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between CST and EST?
Right now EST is 1 hour ahead of CST. The difference stays the same all year: EST is 1 hour ahead of CST.

What time is 9 AM CST in EST?
9:00 AM CST is 10:00 AM EST, using today's offsets.

Is CST the same as Central Time?
CST is the winter (standard) form of US Central Time; in summer the region uses daylight time (CDT). People often say CST all year — this page converts Central Time with the correct offset for the date.