EST to CST Converter

Convert Eastern Time (EST/EDT) to Central Time (CST/CDT). Central Time is 1 hour behind Eastern Time. Live clocks, interactive converter, and 24-hour reference table.

-1 HOUR OFFSET AUTO DST AWARE

Current Live Time

Eastern Time (ET)

New York, Miami, Boston

Central Time (CT)

Chicago, Dallas, Houston

Convert Eastern Time (ET) to Central Time (CT)

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Converted Time:

Central Time is 1 hour behind Eastern Time.

24-Hour Conversion Reference Chart

Eastern Time (ET)	Central Time (CT)	Status

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