EST to CST Converter

Convert between any time zones worldwide. Free and accurate time zone converter with DST support.

Edit time and date on either side to see the conversion instantly.

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EST
Eastern Standard Time
Date changes are handled automatically when conversions cross midnight.
CST
Central Standard Time
Date changes are handled automatically when conversions cross midnight.

Popular Timezone Conversions

PST to EST MST to EST GMT to EST JST to EST GST to EST IST to EST EST to GMT

About EST to CST Conversion

Converting time between EST and CST requires understanding their time zone offsets and any daylight saving time adjustments. EST (EST) operates at UTC-5, while CST (CST) is set to UTC-6. This means CST is 1 hour behind EST. For example, when it's 7:55 PM EST on February 3, 2026, it's 6:55 PM CST in CST. Both America/New_York and America/Chicago observes daylight saving time, switching between EST (UTC-5) and EDT (UTC-4). Keep this in mind when converting times, especially during the spring and fall transition periods. Use this converter to quickly find the equivalent time in CST for any time in EST, whether you're scheduling meetings, planning travel, or coordinating with teams across different time zones.

How to Use the Time Zone Converter

  1. Select your source timezone from the "From timezone" dropdown (use search to find quickly)
  2. Enter the date and time you want to convert (or click "Today" and "Now" for current time)
  3. Select your target timezone from the "To timezone" dropdown
  4. The conversion updates automatically as you change inputs - no button needed!
  5. Use "Copy" button to copy the converted time, or use presets for quick conversions

More Conversions from EST

EST to MST EST to MDT EST to PST EST to AKST EST to HST EST to GMT EST to CET EST to EET EST to MSK EST to IST EST to JST EST to CST-CHINA EST to HKT EST to SGT EST to GST EST to AEST EST to AWST EST to NZST EST to UTC EST to ART EST to BRT EST to PHT EST to BDT EST to KST EST to SAST EST to ICT EST to EAT EST to WAT EST to PKT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EST and CST?

The time difference between EST and CST is 1 hour. CST is 1 hour behind EST.

Is CST ahead of or behind EST?

CST is behind EST by 1 hour. When it's 8 AM in EST, it's 7:00 AM in CST.

How many hours do you add to EST to get CST?

You subtract 1 hour from EST to get CST. For example, 8 AM EST - 1 hour = 7:00 AM CST.

Does the EST to CST time difference change during Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the time difference can change during Daylight Saving Time (DST). Both EST and CST observe DST, but they may start and end DST on different dates, causing the difference to temporarily change.

What is 8 AM EST in CST?

8 AM EST is 7:00 AM CST. This conversion accounts for the 1-hour time difference between the two timezones.

Is EST the same throughout the year when converting to CST?

No, the conversion between EST and CST can vary during the year due to Daylight Saving Time. The time difference may change by 1 hour during DST transition periods (typically March and November), so always use a current timezone converter for accurate conversions.

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