CST to EST Converter
EST is 1 hour ahead of CST
CST to EST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in EST
| CST | 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 +1d |
Converting Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time
Central Standard Time (CST) and Eastern Standard Time (EST) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. EST is 1 hour ahead of CST. CST is UTC-6, used in United States, Canada, Mexico, while EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica.
When converting from CST to EST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CST equals 10:00 AM EST, 12:00 PM noon CST equals 1:00 PM EST, and 5:00 PM CST equals 6:00 PM EST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across CST and EST
For professionals scheduling meetings between CST and EST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 1 hour difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
CST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to CDT (UTC-5) during summer months. EST observes DST, switching to EDT (UTC-4). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.