Central Time to Eastern Time Converter

Offset

1 hour

Central Time (CST) is currently behind Eastern Time (EST).

CST: UTC-5

EST: UTC-4

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Central Time (10 AM–6 PM in Eastern Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Central Time (2:00 PM Eastern Time).

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

Central Time is also known as CST, or CDT.

Eastern Time is also known as EST, or EDT.

Central Time and Eastern Time are approximately 700 miles apart.

Full 24-hour conversion table.

Both Central Time and Eastern Time observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.

Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).

Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

Central Time

Eastern Time

Daylight overlap: 13h 56m — 5:22 AM–7:18 PM in Central Time (6:22 AM–8:18 PM in Eastern Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.