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Paris · Berlin · Rome
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Difference
CST vs CET
UTC → UTC
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Chicago · Houston · Dallas
CET to CST converter
CET to CST Converter
Convert CET (Paris) to CST (Chicago) now. Live clocks, the current time difference, and a simple meeting window — free.
Europe/Paris
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CET → CST
To · Central Standard Time
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America/Chicago
Interactive diagram
Watch CET convert into CST
Drag the Central Europe hour. Watch the Central clock change.
Central Europe
9:00 AM CET
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CST ← CET
Central
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Full-day chart
CET to CST hourly conversion chart
Full-day table. Tap a row to copy. Labels follow daylight saving.
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Meeting times
Best CET to CST meeting window
Find hours that work on both sides. Then save the slot to your calendar.
Follow along
Step-by-step CET to CST conversion
Four short steps to convert any CET time to CST.
Choose CET time
Select any hour in Central European Time. Smart mode uses Europe/Paris.
CET to CST conversion guide
CET to CST conversion guide
This CET to CST converter shows Central Standard Time (UTC−6) for any Central European Time (UTC+1) time. Use it to schedule between Paris and Chicago. Choose Smart DST for live city clocks. Choose Fixed mode when you only want the CET and CST labels.
Central Europe
CET
UTC+1
Paris · Berlin · Rome
CET vs CST—
Central
CST
UTC−6
Chicago · Houston · Dallas
What is CET to CST conversion?
CET to CST conversion turns a CET clock into the matching CST time. Use it for calls, travel, and teams in Paris and Chicago.
CET to CST time difference
CST is 7 hours behind CET. Subtract 7 hours from the CET time to get CST. The live clocks at the top show the current CET to CST gap.
CET vs CST
CET is UTC+1. CST is UTC−6. They are different names. If a region uses daylight saving, check the live labels.
CET to CST now / current time
Need cet to cst right now? Read the live clocks, or tap Use current time for an instant CET → CST result.
CET to CST time difference
Season / context — tap to explore
See how daylight saving can change this pair.
Central Europe—
—CET → CST
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Quick answers
Central Europe
Central European Time (CET)
UTC+1
Central European Time (CET) is UTC+1. Smart DST uses the city clock Europe/Paris so daylight saving stays correct for Paris · Berlin · Rome.
- Cities: Paris · Berlin · Rome
- City clock: Europe/Paris
- Fixed CET: UTC+1
- On this page it pairs with CST (UTC−6)
Central
Central Standard Time (CST)
UTC−6
Central Standard Time (CST) is UTC−6. Smart DST uses America/Chicago for cities such as Chicago · Houston · Dallas.
- Cities: Chicago · Houston · Dallas
- City clock: America/Chicago
- Fixed CST: UTC−6
- From CET: CST is 7 hours behind CET
CET to CST FAQ
Common CET to CST questions
What is the CET to CST time difference?
CST is 7 hours behind CET. Fixed labels: CET = UTC+1, CST = UTC−6. Subtract 7 hours from the CET time to get CST.
How do I convert CET to CST quickly?
Subtract 7 hours from the CET time to get CST. Example: 3:00 AM CET → 8:00 PM CST. Or use the live CET to CST converter above.
Is CST the same as CET?
No. CET is UTC+1 (Paris · Berlin · Rome). CST is UTC−6 (Chicago · Houston · Dallas).
What is a good CET to CST meeting time?
CST is behind. Try 10:00 AM–3:00 PM CET. That is about 3:00 AM–8:00 AM CST. Use the meeting planner on this page to export an ICS or Google Calendar invite.
What cities use CET and CST?
CET is common in Paris · Berlin · Rome. CST is common in Chicago · Houston · Dallas. Smart DST uses Europe/Paris and America/Chicago.