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CST to Paris Converter

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Offset

7 hours

Central Time (CST) is currently behind Paris (GMT+2).

CST: UTC-5

GMT+2: UTC+2

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

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

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

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

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

About these zones

Central Time is also known as CST, or CDT.

Paris uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST).

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

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table.

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

Daylight saving time

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

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

Paris: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

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

Daylight today

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

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

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Central European Time

Airports in these zones

Airports in Central Time

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

Airports in Central European Time

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

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