Time Zones

CST to EST time

Eastern Time is 1 hour ahead of Central Time — see the live time in both zones, convert any hour, and check the full conversion table below.

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About CST and EST

Central Time (CST, UTC−6) covers Chicago, Dallas, Houston and Minneapolis, and observes daylight saving (CST in winter, CDT in summer). Eastern Time (EST, UTC−5) covers New York, Toronto, Miami and Atlanta, and observes daylight saving (EST in winter, EDT in summer).

Because both zones switch to daylight saving on the same dates, the difference stays 1 hour ahead all year round.

How to convert CST to EST

1

Check the live clocks

The current time in both zones is shown above, DST-corrected automatically.

2

Convert a specific time

Type a CST time into the converter for the exact EST equivalent today.

3

Use the table

The hour-by-hour table covers the full day for quick scheduling.

CST to EST conversion table

CST / CDTEST / EDT
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

Questions

How many hours ahead is EST of CST?

EST is 1 hour ahead of CST all year.

What time is 12:00 PM CST in EST?

Noon CST is 1:00 PM EST.

Does daylight saving change this conversion?

No — both zones move their clocks together, so the gap never changes.

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