CST to EST time difference
Right now US Eastern Time is 1 hour ahead of US Central Time: when it is 9:00 AM in US Central Time (CDT), it is 10:00 AM in US Eastern Time (EDT). Neither place uses daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
CST to EST conversion table
Every hour of the day in US Central Time and the matching time in US Eastern Time, for today, October 10, 2026.
| CST (US Central Time) | EST (US Eastern Time) |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Scheduling tips
The gap is small, so normal working hours mostly overlap. When you share a time, write the zone with it, such as "9:00 AM CST", and remember that a time near midnight can fall on a different date on the other side.
Reverse: EST to CST. Other converters: PKT to EST · CST to PKT · PST to EST · GMT to EST · IST to EST · any time zone to your time
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CST and EST?
Right now US Eastern Time is 1 hour ahead of US Central Time.
What time is it in US Eastern Time when it is 9 AM in US Central Time?
10:00 AM.
What is 8 PM CST in EST?
9:00 PM EDT.
Does the CST to EST difference change during the year?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so the difference is the same all year.
How do I convert CST to EST?
Enter the CST time and date at the top. The converter applies the difference for that date, including daylight saving time.
What is 12 PM CST in EST?
1:00 PM today.
What is 6 PM CST in EST?
7:00 PM today.
What is the best time for a call between US Central Time and US Eastern Time?
Pick a time that is in working hours in both places; the hour-by-hour table on this page shows both clocks side by side.