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CET to CST Converter

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Offset

7 hours

Central European Time (CET) is currently ahead of Central Time (CST).

CET: UTC+2

CST: UTC-5

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 4 PM–6 PM in Central European Time (9 AM–11 AM in Central Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 5:00 PM Central European Time (10:00 AM Central Time).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

About these zones

Central European Time is also known as CET, or CEST.

Central Time is also known as CST, or CDT.

Central European Time and Central Time are approximately 4,150 miles apart.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table.

CETCSTDay
12:00 am5:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am6:00 pm-1 day
2:00 am7:00 pm-1 day
3:00 am8:00 pm-1 day
4:00 am9:00 pm-1 day
5:00 am10:00 pm-1 day
6:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
7:00 am12:00 amSame day
8:00 am1:00 amSame day
9:00 am2:00 amSame day
10:00 am3:00 amSame day
11:00 am4:00 amSame day
12:00 pm5:00 amSame day
1:00 pm6:00 amSame day
2:00 pm7:00 amSame day
3:00 pm8:00 amSame day
4:00 pm9:00 amSame day
5:00 pm10:00 amSame day
6:00 pm11:00 amSame day
7:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm4:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.

Central European Time: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Central Time: next transition on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Central European Time and Central Time differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.

Daylight today

Central European Time
Sunrise
5:57 AM
Sunset
9:41 PM
Day length
15h 44m
Central Time
Sunrise
5:22 AM
Sunset
8:16 PM
Day length
14h 54m

Daylight overlap: 9h 19m — 12:22 PM–9:41 PM in Central European Time (5:22 AM–2:41 PM in Central Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Central European Time

Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • CDG
  • LBG
  • ORY
  • MRS
  • GNB
  • LYS
  • NCE

Airports in Central Time

  • GYY
  • MDW
  • ORD
  • HOU
  • IAH
  • SAT
  • DAL
  • DFW
  • AUS
  • BNA

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