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Chicago · Houston · Dallas
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Difference
EST vs CST
UTC → UTC
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New York · Toronto · Miami
CST to EST converter
CST to EST Converter
Convert CST (Chicago) to EST (New York) now. Live clocks, the current time difference, and a simple meeting window — free.
America/Chicago
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CST → EST
To · Eastern Standard Time
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America/New_York
Interactive diagram
Watch CST convert into EST
Drag the Central hour. Watch the Eastern clock change.
Central
9:00 AM CST
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EST ← CST
Eastern
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Full-day chart
CST to EST hourly conversion chart
Full-day table. Tap a row to copy. Labels follow daylight saving.
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Meeting times
Best CST to EST meeting window
Find hours that work on both sides. Then save the slot to your calendar.
Follow along
Step-by-step CST to EST conversion
Four short steps to convert any CST time to EST.
Choose CST time
Select any hour in Central Standard Time. Smart mode uses America/Chicago.
CST to EST conversion guide
CST to EST conversion guide
This CST to EST converter shows Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5) for any Central Standard Time (UTC−6) time. Use it to schedule between Chicago and New York. Choose Smart DST for live city clocks. Choose Fixed mode when you only want the CST and EST labels.
Central
CST
UTC−6
Chicago · Houston · Dallas
CST vs EST—
Eastern
EST
UTC−5
New York · Toronto · Miami
What is CST to EST conversion?
CST to EST conversion turns a CST clock into the matching EST time. Use it for calls, travel, and teams in Chicago and New York.
CST to EST time difference
EST is 1 hour ahead of CST. Add 1 hour to the CST time to get EST. The live clocks at the top show the current CST to EST gap.
CST vs EST
CST is UTC−6. EST is UTC−5. They are different names. If a region uses daylight saving, check the live labels.
CST to EST now / current time
Need cst to est right now? Read the live clocks, or tap Use current time for an instant CST → EST result.
CST to EST time difference
Season / context — tap to explore
See how daylight saving can change this pair.
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—CST → EST
Eastern—
Quick answers
Central
Central Standard Time (CST)
UTC−6
Central Standard Time (CST) is UTC−6. Smart DST uses the city clock America/Chicago so daylight saving stays correct for Chicago · Houston · Dallas.
- Cities: Chicago · Houston · Dallas
- City clock: America/Chicago
- Fixed CST: UTC−6
- On this page it pairs with EST (UTC−5)
Eastern
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
UTC−5
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is UTC−5. Smart DST uses America/New_York for cities such as New York · Toronto · Miami.
- Cities: New York · Toronto · Miami
- City clock: America/New_York
- Fixed EST: UTC−5
- From CST: EST is 1 hour ahead of CST
CST to EST FAQ
Common CST to EST questions
What is the CST to EST time difference?
EST is 1 hour ahead of CST. Fixed labels: CST = UTC−6, EST = UTC−5. Add 1 hour to the CST time to get EST.
How do I convert CST to EST quickly?
Add 1 hour to the CST time to get EST. Example: 3:00 AM CST → 4:00 AM EST. Or use the live CST to EST converter above.
Is EST the same as CST?
No. CST is UTC−6 (Chicago · Houston · Dallas). EST is UTC−5 (New York · Toronto · Miami).
What is a good CST to EST meeting time?
These zones are close. A 10:00 AM CST start is about 11:00 AM EST. That is usually a good call time. Use the meeting planner on this page to export an ICS or Google Calendar invite.
What cities use CST and EST?
CST is common in Chicago · Houston · Dallas. EST is common in New York · Toronto · Miami. Smart DST uses America/Chicago and America/New_York.