CST to CET
On Oct 23, 2026, Central European Time is 7 hours ahead of Central Time: 9:00 AM CDT is 4:00 PM CEST. The gap changes during the year because of daylight saving time; the dates are below.
CET vs CST over the next 12 months
| Period | CET is | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026 | 7 hours ahead | 9:00 AM CDT = 4:00 PM CEST |
| Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | 6 hours ahead | 9:00 AM CDT = 3:00 PM CET |
| Nov 1, 2026 to Mar 14, 2027 | 7 hours ahead | 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 PM CET |
| Mar 14, 2027 to Mar 27, 2027 | 6 hours ahead | 9:00 AM CDT = 3:00 PM CET |
| Mar 27, 2027 onwards | 7 hours ahead | 9:00 AM CDT = 4:00 PM CEST |
CST to CET conversion table
Every hour of a weekday around Oct 23, 2026, in both zones.
| Central Time | Central European Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
Best time for a meeting
Normal 9-to-5 working hours overlap for 2 hours on a weekday: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CDT, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM CET.
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Daylight saving time
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)
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)
Where these clocks are used
- Central Time (CST/CDT): Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Winnipeg. IANA zone
America/Chicago. - Central European Time (CET/CEST): Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Stockholm. IANA zone
Europe/Paris.
Questions
What time is it in CET when it is 9 AM CST?
On Oct 23, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT is 4:00 PM CEST. 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 ahead of CST is CET?
It depends on the date. Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026: CET is 7 hours ahead. Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026: CET is 6 hours ahead. Nov 1, 2026 to Mar 14, 2027: CET is 7 hours ahead. Mar 14, 2027 to Mar 27, 2027: CET is 6 hours ahead. Mar 27, 2027 onwards: CET is 7 hours ahead.
Do CST and CET observe daylight saving time?
Central Time switches to CDT (UTC−5) in summer and back to CST (UTC−6) in winter. Central European Time switches to CEST (UTC+2) in summer and back to CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the best time for a meeting between CST and CET?
Normal 9-to-5 working hours overlap for 2 hours on a weekday: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CDT, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM CET.
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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.