EST to CST Time

An EST to CST Time Converter is a helpful tool designed to convert time from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST). These time zones are widely used in the United States, with EST covering cities like New York, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C., while CST includes cities such as Chicago, Dallas, and Houston. The time difference between EST and CST is 1 hour, with CST being 1 hour behind EST.

Conversion Formula:

EST Time − 1 hour = CST Time

Common Uses for EST to CST Time Conversion:

• Remote Meetings: Schedule virtual meetings across Eastern and Central U.S. time zones.
• Broadcast Timing: Adjust national TV or online broadcast schedules.
• Travel Coordination: Align flight, train, and hotel check-in times across regions.
• Online Education & Exams: Ensure students join sessions at the right local time.
• E-commerce & Support Services: Adjust operating hours across states.

Key Features of EST to CST Time Converter:

• Real-Time Results: Provides quick and accurate conversions.
• Daylight Saving Aware: Accounts for DST changes (EST to EDT / CST to CDT).
• Simple to Use: Just enter your EST time and get CST output.
• Ideal for Nationwide Businesses: Synchronise operations between time zones.
• Cross-Platform Access: Use it on any device—desktop, mobile, or tablet.
• Reliable: Removes the guesswork from time zone calculations.

The EST to CST Time Converter ensures accurate scheduling and seamless communication across the U.S. Eastern and Central time zones.

Use this simple guide to convert Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time:



Identify Your EST Time

Input the time in EST (e.g., 2:00 PM EST).

Apply the Time Difference

Subtract 1 hour from EST to get CST.

Instant Result

The converter displays the converted CST time (e.g., 1:00 PM CST).

Use as Needed

Perfect for planning meetings, flights, and business hours.

Adjust for DST (if needed)

During Daylight Saving Time, EST becomes EDT, and CST becomes CDT, with the time difference remaining 1 hour.

Here’s how to convert EST to CST:

EST Time − 1 hour = CST Time

Example 1:

9:00 AM EST = 8:00 AM CST

Example 2:

3:30 PM EST = 2:30 PM CST

Example 3:

11:00 PM EST = 10:00 PM CST



To convert EST to CST, just subtract 1 hour from the EST time.

EST to CST Conversion Reference Table

EST Time

CST Time

12:00 AM

11:00 PM (Previous Day)

3:00 AM

2:00 AM

6:00 AM

5:00 AM

9:00 AM

8:00 AM

12:00 PM

11:00 AM

3:00 PM

2:00 PM

6:00 PM

5:00 PM

9:00 PM

8:00 PM

11:00 PM

10:00 PM

Steps to Convert EST to CST:

• Subtract 1 hour from the EST time.
• DST Reminder:
• EST (UTC−5) → CST (UTC−6)
• During Daylight Saving Time:
• EST → EDT (UTC−4)
• CST → CDT (UTC−5)
• Time difference remains 1 hour.