EST/EDT to CST time converter

CST is 12 hours ahead of EST/EDT. When it is 9:00 AM in EST/EDT, it is 9:00 PM in CST.

EST/EDT EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

CST UTC+8

Saturday, October 17, 2026

EST/EDT
Eastern Daylight Time
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4
CST
China Standard Time
Sat, Oct 17
UTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

EST/EDT to CST conversion table

Every hour of today in EST/EDT and the matching time in CST. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

EST/EDTCST
12:00 AM12:00 PM
1:00 AM1:00 PM
2:00 AM2:00 PM
3:00 AM3:00 PM
4:00 AM4:00 PM
5:00 AM5:00 PM
6:00 AM6:00 PM
7:00 AM7:00 PM
8:00 AM8:00 PM
9:00 AM9:00 PM
10:00 AM10:00 PM
11:00 AM11:00 PM
12:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in EST/EDT (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in CST): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because EST/EDT and CST switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +12h

More conversions

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UTC to CST (China)GMT to CST (China)EST to CST (China)CST to CST (China)MST to CST (China)PST to CST (China)CET to CST (China)MSK to CST (China)GST to CST (China)PKT to CST (China)IST to CST (China)SGT to CST (China)

Questions and answers

What is the time difference between EST/EDT and CST?

CST is 12 hours ahead of EST/EDT.

What time is it in CST when it is 9 AM in EST/EDT?

When it is 9:00 AM in EST/EDT, it is 9:00 PM in CST.

When is the best time to call CST from EST/EDT?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in EST/EDT (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in CST): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between EST/EDT and CST change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.