CST to CET Time Converter
Central European Time (CET) is currently 7 hours ahead of Central Standard Time (CST). CST is UTC-6 and CET is UTC+1. 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 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in CST, which is 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in CET.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: CST to CET
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?
CST and CET are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is CET compared to CST?
CET is currently 7 hours ahead of CST. CST and CET are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in CST in CET?
9:00 AM in CST is 4:00 PM in CET.
What is the best time for a call between CST and CET?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in CST, which is 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in CET.