EST to CST time
ESTEastern Time11:36:12 AMFri 9 Oct · EDT UTC−4
1 hCST is behind
CSTCentral Time10:36:12 AMFri 9 Oct · CDT UTC−5Synchronising…
EST and CST time difference
CST is currently 1 h behind EST. EST is on EDT (UTC−04:00) and CST is on CDT (UTC−05:00).
The difference can change with daylight saving time. The next change is in EST on Sunday, 1 November 2026, after which CST will be at the same time as EST.
If it is 9:00 in EST, what time is it in CST?
It is 08:00 in CST.
What is the best time for a call between EST and CST?
Use the planner above: green hours are within 9:00–17:00 in both places.