CET to CST
On Oct 23, 2026, Central Time is 7 hours behind Central European Time: 9:00 AM CEST is 2:00 AM CDT. The gap changes during the year because of daylight saving time; the dates are below.
CST vs CET over the next 12 months
| Period | CST is | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | 7 hours behind | 9:00 AM CEST = 2:00 AM CDT |
| Oct 25, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | 6 hours behind | 9:00 AM CET = 3:00 AM CDT |
| Nov 1, 2026 to Mar 14, 2027 | 7 hours behind | 9:00 AM CET = 2:00 AM CST |
| Mar 14, 2027 to Mar 28, 2027 | 6 hours behind | 9:00 AM CET = 3:00 AM CDT |
| Mar 28, 2027 onwards | 7 hours behind | 9:00 AM CEST = 2:00 AM CDT |
CET to CST conversion table
Every hour of a weekday around Oct 23, 2026, in both zones.
| Central European Time | Central Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Best time for a meeting
Normal 9-to-5 working hours overlap for 2 hours on a weekday: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM CET, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CDT.
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Daylight saving time
Central European Time (CET/CEST)
- Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM (UTC+2 → UTC+1)
- Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM (UTC+1 → UTC+2)
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
- Central European Time (CET/CEST): Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Stockholm. IANA zone
Europe/Paris. - Central Time (CST/CDT): Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Winnipeg. IANA zone
America/Chicago.
Questions
What time is it in CST when it is 9 AM CET?
On Oct 23, 2026, 9:00 AM CEST is 2:00 AM CDT. 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 CET is CST?
It depends on the date. Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026: CST is 7 hours behind. Oct 25, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026: CST is 6 hours behind. Nov 1, 2026 to Mar 14, 2027: CST is 7 hours behind. Mar 14, 2027 to Mar 28, 2027: CST is 6 hours behind. Mar 28, 2027 onwards: CST is 7 hours behind.
Do CET and CST observe daylight saving time?
Central European Time switches to CEST (UTC+2) in summer and back to CET (UTC+1) 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 CET and CST?
Normal 9-to-5 working hours overlap for 2 hours on a weekday: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM CET, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 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.