EST to CST Converter

How to Convert EST to CST Time

Overview

The EST to CST Time Converter is a tool designed for converting times between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Central Standard Time (CST). Using our EST to CST converter is straightforward since CST is consistently 1 hour behind EST. This time zone converter helps users accurately convert EST to CST and vice versa.

Using the EST to CST Time Converter is simple - just subtract one hour from EST to get CST time. For example, when it's 2:00 PM (14:00) EST, the corresponding CST time is 1:00 PM (13:00).

Time Zones Explained

EST (Eastern Standard Time): UTC-5
The standard time zone used in eastern United States and Canada
CST (Central Standard Time): UTC-6
The standard time zone used in central United States and Canada

EST to CST Conversion Rules

Converting EST to CST:

To convert EST to CST time, subtract 1 hour from the EST time
The EST to CST conversion remains consistent throughout the year

Converting CST to EST:

To convert CST to EST time, add 1 hour to the CST time
This conversion rule applies across all seasons

Daylight Saving Time

Important Note About EST to CST Conversion During DST:

During Daylight Saving Time periods:
- EST becomes EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
- CST becomes CDT (Central Daylight Time)
The EST to CST time difference remains constant at 1 hour throughout the year, whether during standard time or DST