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CST to AEST Converter

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Offset

15 hours

Central Time (CST) is currently behind Australian Eastern Time (AEST).

CST: UTC-5

AEST: UTC+10

Central Time is currently observing daylight saving time; Australian Eastern Time is not.

When to schedule

Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM, Mon–Fri) in Central Time and Australian Eastern Time don't overlap on the same weekday. Australian Eastern Time is 15 hours ahead of Central Time.

Realistic options: hand off asynchronously, or stretch one side by an hour to catch the other team at the start or end of their day.

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

About these zones

Central Time is also known as CST, or CDT.

Australian Eastern Time is also known as AEST, or AEDT.

Central Time and Australian Eastern Time are approximately 9,250 miles apart.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table.

CSTAESTDay
12:00 am3:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am4:00 pm-1 day
2:00 am5:00 pm-1 day
3:00 am6:00 pm-1 day
4:00 am7:00 pm-1 day
5:00 am8:00 pm-1 day
6:00 am9:00 pm-1 day
7:00 am10:00 pm-1 day
8:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
9:00 am12:00 amSame day
10:00 am1:00 amSame day
11:00 am2:00 amSame day
12:00 pm3:00 amSame day
1:00 pm4:00 amSame day
2:00 pm5:00 amSame day
3:00 pm6:00 amSame day
4:00 pm7:00 amSame day
5:00 pm8:00 amSame day
6:00 pm9:00 amSame day
7:00 pm10:00 amSame day
8:00 pm11:00 amSame day
9:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm2:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.

Central Time: next transition on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Australian Eastern Time: next transition on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

For approximately 29 days between transitions, the offset between Central Time and Australian Eastern Time differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.

Daylight today

Central Time
Sunrise
5:22 AM
Sunset
8:16 PM
Day length
14h 54m
Australian Eastern Time
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Sunset
4:57 PM
Day length
10h 8m

Cities in these zones

Cities in Australian Eastern Time

Airports in these zones

Airports in Central Time

  • GYY
  • MDW
  • ORD
  • HOU
  • IAH
  • SAT
  • DAL
  • DFW
  • AUS
  • BNA

Airports in Australian Eastern Time

  • SYD
  • CBR

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