CET to CST Converter
Convert Central European Time (CET) to Central Time (CST).
Right now, Central Time (CDT) is 7 hours behind Central European Time (CEST). (CEST is UTC+2, CDT is UTC-5.)
Common CET → CST times
CET to CST conversion table
| Central European Time (CET) | Central Time (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Central European Time to Central Time
Central European Time (CET) covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, while Central Time (CST) covers Chicago, Dallas, Mexico City. The current offset between them is 7 hours, with CST behind CET. Because at least one of these zones observes daylight saving time, the exact difference can shift by an hour at certain times of year — this page recalculates automatically so it is always current.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CET and CST?
CST (Central Time) is currently 7 hours behind CET (Central European Time).
Is CST ahead of or behind CET?
CST is 7 hours behind CET as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM CET in CST?
9:00 AM CET is 2:00 AM in CST.
Does Central European Time (CET) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Central European Time switches to CEST during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on CEST.