EST to CST
Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), live. CST is normally 1 hour behind EST. Pick any time below, or open the full world clock map.
EST vs CST
EST (Eastern Standard Time) runs at UTC−5 and CST (Central Standard Time) at UTC−6. CST is normally 1 hour behind EST.
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 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 EST. You can also browse every offset on the interactive time zone map or line up several zones at once with the meeting planner.