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CST to EST Converter

Eastern Time is 1 hour ahead of Central Time, all year round.

Central TimeChicago

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CST
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Eastern TimeNew York

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EST

CST/EST become CDT/EDT from March to November. Both zones switch on the same night, so Eastern is always 1 hour ahead.

Convert CT to ET

— Eastern Time

CST to EST conversion table

Formula: Eastern Time = Central Time + 1 hour.

CTET (all year)
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM next day

Best meeting times

Working hours that overlap between Chicago and New York:

  • 9-to-5 overlap: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM CT = 10:00 AM–5:00 PM ET.

Frequently asked questions

Is CST 1 hour behind EST?

Yes. Central Time is always 1 hour behind Eastern Time, in both standard and daylight time.

What is 3 PM CST in EST?

3:00 PM Central is 4:00 PM Eastern. Add 1 hour to convert Central to Eastern.

Which states are split between Central and Eastern Time?

Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Tennessee each have areas in both zones, so check the city, not just the state.

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