CST to EST Converter
Convert Central Time (CST) to Eastern Time (EST).
Right now, Eastern Time (EDT) is 1 hour ahead of Central Time (CDT). (CDT is UTC-5, EDT is UTC-4.)
Common CST → EST times
CST to EST conversion table
| Central Time (CST) | Eastern Time (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Central Time to Eastern Time
Central Time (CST) covers Chicago, Dallas, Mexico City, while Eastern Time (EST) covers New York, Miami, Toronto. The current offset between them is 1 hour, with EST ahead of CST. 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 CST and EST?
EST (Eastern Time) is currently 1 hour ahead of CST (Central Time).
Is EST ahead of or behind CST?
EST is 1 hour ahead of CST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM CST in EST?
9:00 AM CST is 10:00 AM in EST.
Does Central Time (CST) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Central Time switches to CDT during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on CDT.