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