Eastern Time to Central Time Converter

Offset

1 hour

Eastern Time (EST) is currently ahead of Central Time (CST).

EST: UTC-4

CST: UTC-5

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–6 PM in Eastern Time (9 AM–5 PM in Central Time).

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

Suggested time: 2:00 PM Eastern Time (1:00 PM Central Time).

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

Eastern Time is also known as EST, or EDT.

Central Time is also known as CST, or CDT.

Eastern Time and Central Time are approximately 700 miles apart.

Full 24-hour conversion table.

Both Eastern Time and Central Time observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.

Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).

Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

Eastern Time

Central Time

Daylight overlap: 13h 56m — 6:22 AM–8:18 PM in Eastern Time (5:22 AM–7:18 PM in Central Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.