CET to CST Time Converter
Central Standard Time (CST) is currently 7 hours behind Central European Time (CET). CET is UTC+1 and CST is UTC-6. The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM in CET, which is 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in CST.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: CET to CST
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
CET and CST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
CET is UTC+1, used across most of continental Europe in winter. The region switches to CEST (UTC+2) from late March to late October.
This page covers North American Central Standard Time, UTC-6. The region switches to CDT (UTC-5) in summer. CST can also refer to China Standard Time, which is UTC+8.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours behind is CST compared to CET?
CST is currently 7 hours behind CET. CET and CST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in CET in CST?
9:00 AM in CET is 2:00 AM in CST.
What is the best time for a call between CET and CST?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM in CET, which is 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in CST.