EST/EDT to CLT/CLST time converter
CLT/CLST is 1 hour ahead of EST/EDT. When it is 9:00 AM in EST/EDT, it is 10:00 AM in CLT/CLST.
5:16 PM in EST/EDT, Friday, October 16, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
EST/EDT to CLT/CLST conversion table
Every hour of today in EST/EDT and the matching time in CLT/CLST. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| EST/EDT | CLT/CLST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in EST/EDT (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in CLT/CLST).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because EST/EDT and CLT/CLST switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +1h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +2h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027: +1h
- Apr 3, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027: ±0
- Sep 5, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +1h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between EST/EDT and CLT/CLST?
CLT/CLST is 1 hour ahead of EST/EDT.
What time is it in CLT/CLST when it is 9 AM in EST/EDT?
When it is 9:00 AM in EST/EDT, it is 10:00 AM in CLT/CLST.
When is the best time to call CLT/CLST from EST/EDT?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in EST/EDT (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in CLT/CLST).
Does the time difference between EST/EDT and CLT/CLST change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.