EDT to CST Time Converter
Central Standard Time (CST) is currently 2 hours behind Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). EDT is UTC-4 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 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM in EDT, which is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in CST.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: EDT 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?
EDT and CST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
EDT is UTC-4, the summer counterpart of EST. Eastern North America uses it from March to November.
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 EDT?
CST is currently 2 hours behind EDT. EDT and CST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in EDT in CST?
9:00 AM in EDT is 7:00 AM in CST.
What is the best time for a call between EDT and CST?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM in EDT, which is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in CST.