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CST to EST converter

Central Time to Eastern Time: live time, conversion table and daylight saving dates.

Eastern Time is 1 hour ahead of Central Time right now. 9:00 AM CST = 10:00 AM EST.

Central Time
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Eastern Time
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Today, hour by hour

Central TimeEastern Time

Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

CST to EST conversion table

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 (+1 day)

EST or EDT? People search “EST”, “CST” or “PST” all year, but those names only apply in winter. From March to November US clocks are on daylight time (EDT, CDT, MDT, PDT), one hour later. This page uses the real local time in each US zone, so the answers are right whichever season you read it in. More in our EST vs EDT guide.

When the time difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027Eastern Time is 1 hour ahead of Central Time

Central Time uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Eastern Time uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-5), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-4).

Best time to call or meet

  • All year: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–4:00 PM in Central Time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM in Eastern Time).

Planning with more than two places? Use the meeting planner.

Frequently asked questions

What is 9 AM CST in EST?

10:00 AM EST.

What is the time difference between CST and EST?

Eastern Time is 1 hour ahead of Central Time in January, all year.

What is 5 PM CST in EST?

6:00 PM EST.