AEST to CST
On Oct 23, 2026, Central Time is 16 hours behind Australian Eastern Time: 9:00 AM AEDT is 5:00 PM CDT the previous day. The gap changes during the year because of daylight saving time; the dates are below.
CST vs AEST over the next 12 months
| Period | CST is | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | 16 hours behind | 9:00 AM AEDT = 5:00 PM CDT (previous day) |
| Nov 1, 2026 to Mar 14, 2027 | 17 hours behind | 9:00 AM AEDT = 4:00 PM CST (previous day) |
| Mar 14, 2027 to Apr 4, 2027 | 16 hours behind | 9:00 AM AEDT = 5:00 PM CDT (previous day) |
| Apr 4, 2027 to Oct 3, 2027 | 15 hours behind | 9:00 AM AEST = 6:00 PM CDT (previous day) |
| Oct 3, 2027 onwards | 16 hours behind | 9:00 AM AEDT = 5:00 PM CDT (previous day) |
AEST to CST conversion table
Every hour of a weekday around Oct 23, 2026, in both zones.
| Australian Eastern Time | Central Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Best time for a meeting
There is no 9-to-5 overlap; within an 8 AM–8 PM day the zones overlap for 4 hours on a weekday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM AEDT, which is 4:00 PM–8:00 PM CDT.
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Daylight saving time
Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT)
- Apr 4, 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM (UTC+11 → UTC+10)
- Oct 3, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM (UTC+10 → UTC+11)
Central Time (CST/CDT)
- Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM (UTC−5 → UTC−6)
- Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM (UTC−6 → UTC−5)
Where these clocks are used
- Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT): Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra (Brisbane stays on AEST all year). IANA zone
Australia/Sydney. - Central Time (CST/CDT): Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Winnipeg. IANA zone
America/Chicago.
Questions
What time is it in CST when it is 9 AM AEST?
On Oct 23, 2026, 9:00 AM AEDT is 5:00 PM CDT the previous day. On other dates the answer can shift by an hour because of daylight saving time; the table of periods on this page gives each one.
How many hours behind AEST is CST?
It depends on the date. Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026: CST is 16 hours behind. Nov 1, 2026 to Mar 14, 2027: CST is 17 hours behind. Mar 14, 2027 to Apr 4, 2027: CST is 16 hours behind. Apr 4, 2027 to Oct 3, 2027: CST is 15 hours behind. Oct 3, 2027 onwards: CST is 16 hours behind.
Do AEST and CST observe daylight saving time?
Australian Eastern Time switches to AEDT (UTC+11) in summer and back to AEST (UTC+10) in winter. Central Time switches to CDT (UTC−5) in summer and back to CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the best time for a meeting between AEST and CST?
There is no 9-to-5 overlap; within an 8 AM–8 PM day the zones overlap for 4 hours on a weekday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM AEDT, which is 4:00 PM–8:00 PM CDT.
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Computed from the IANA time zone database on Oct 23, 2026. Live clocks and the converter use your browser's copy of the same data.