CST to EST
Convert Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), live. EST is normally 1 hour ahead of CST. Pick any time below, or open the full world clock map.
CST vs EST
CST (Central Standard Time) runs at UTC−6 and EST (Eastern Standard Time) at UTC−5. EST is normally 1 hour ahead of CST.
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. EST is the standard time (UTC−5); when daylight saving is in effect it becomes EDT (UTC−4). 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 EST to CST. You can also browse every offset on the interactive time zone map or line up several zones at once with the meeting planner.