Convert Eastern Time (EST) to Central Time (CST). CST is 1 hour behind EST all year. Updated for the 2026 time zone changes and current daylight saving rules.
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| EST | CST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
This uses Eastern Time as in New York and Toronto. Since Nov 1, 2026, Manitoba (UTC−5 all year) is on the same time as EST from November to March, and Atikokan, Ontario stays on EST all year.
This uses Central Time as in Chicago. Saskatchewan uses CST (UTC−6) all year. Manitoba stopped changing its clocks on Nov 1, 2026 and stays at UTC−5, so in winter Winnipeg is an hour ahead of Chicago.
CST is 1 hour behind EST all year.
9:00 AM EST is 8:00 AM CST.
12:00 PM EST is 11:00 AM CST.
5:00 PM EST is 4:00 PM CST.
EST is often used loosely for Eastern Time all year. Strictly, EST is the winter time and EDT is the summer time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The converter above shows the right one for the date you pick.
This uses Eastern Time as in New York and Toronto. Since Nov 1, 2026, Manitoba (UTC−5 all year) is on the same time as EST from November to March, and Atikokan, Ontario stays on EST all year.
This uses Central Time as in Chicago. Saskatchewan uses CST (UTC−6) all year. Manitoba stopped changing its clocks on Nov 1, 2026 and stays at UTC−5, so in winter Winnipeg is an hour ahead of Chicago.