AEST to CST
Convert Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central Standard Time (CST), live. CST is normally 16 hours behind AEST. Pick any time below, or open the full world clock map.
AEST vs CST
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) runs at UTC+10 and CST (Central Standard Time) at UTC−6. CST is normally 16 hours behind AEST.
AEST is the standard time (UTC+10); when daylight saving is in effect it becomes AEDT (UTC+11). The live clock on this page always shows the current offset. CST is the standard time (UTC−6); when daylight saving is in effect it becomes CDT (UTC−5). The live clock on this page always shows the current offset.
CST can also refer to China Standard Time (UTC+8); this page covers North American Central Time.
Looking for the reverse conversion? See CST to AEST. You can also browse every offset on the interactive time zone map or line up several zones at once with the meeting planner.