CST to EST Converter

Quick Guide: Converting CST to EST

1. Select Time: Click the CST input field on the left and choose your desired time.
2. Instant Conversion: The equivalent Eastern Standard Time (EST) appears automatically on the right.
3. Date Adjustment: Need to check a different date? Simply click the date field to switch days.

Current Time in Eastern Zone (EST/EDT)

Right now, the time in the Eastern Time Zone is:

Current Time in Central Zone (CST/CDT)

Right now, the time in the Central Time Zone is:

CST vs EST: Time Difference Explained

Central Standard Time (CST) is always 1 hour behind Eastern Standard Time (EST). When it's 2:00 PM in Chicago (CST), it's 3:00 PM in New York (EST).

Seamless Meeting Planner

Planning a call between Central and Eastern time zones? After converting your time, use the "Copy Link" button to generate a shareable URL. Send it to colleagues or friends so everyone is on the exact same schedule.

Why Use This Time Zone Converter?

Accuracy matters. We rely on the authoritative IANA Time Zone Database to handle our conversions. This ensures that Daylight Saving Time (DST) rules and regional changes are always applied correctly.

Unlike simple calculators that use a fixed 1-hour offset, our system dynamically adjusts for date-specific rules, ensuring you never miss a meeting due to outdated time zone data.