How many hours behind is CST from EDT?

Central Standard Time (CST) is 1 hour behind Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). When it's 3:00 PM EDT in New York, it's 2:00 PM CST in Chicago, making this one of the most common and straightforward time zone conversions for US domestic business and travel.

What time is it in Chicago when it's 2 PM in New York?

When it's 2:00 PM EDT in New York, it's 1:00 PM CST in Chicago. This one-hour difference makes East Coast to Midwest coordination simple - subtract one hour from New York time to get Chicago time during the summer months.

What time is it in New York when it's 10 AM in Chicago?

When it's 10:00 AM CST in Chicago, it's 11:00 AM EDT in New York. This timing allows Midwest morning meetings to connect perfectly with East Coast late morning hours, making it ideal for domestic business calls and conference scheduling.

Which cities and states use EDT and CST time zones?

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) includes New York, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Washington, DC, and most of Florida, Georgia, and the Eastern seaboard. CST (Central Standard Time) covers Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New Orleans, and most of Texas, Illinois, Louisiana, and the Midwest during winter months when they don't observe daylight saving.

Do EDT and CST business hours overlap well for meetings?

Yes, there's perfect overlap! EDT business hours (9 AM-5 PM) align excellently with CST business hours (9 AM-5 PM) since the zones are only 1 hour apart. This enables seamless East Coast-Midwest business coordination, with eight full hours of shared business time daily for domestic companies and meetings.

When does EDT change to EST and how does it affect CST conversion?

EDT changes to EST on the first Sunday in November (November 2, 2025), and returns to EDT on the second Sunday in March (March 9, 2025). During the EDT period (March-November), the time difference with CST remains 1 hour. Still, during the EST period (November to March), you're converting EST to CST, maintaining the same 1-hour difference year-round.

How does the EDT-CST time difference affect domestic travel and TV schedules?

The 1-hour difference makes domestic travel easy - flights from New York to Chicago typically depart at 3 PM EDT and arrive at 4 PM CST (local time). TV shows broadcast at 8 PM EDT air at 7 PM CST, so Central Time viewers see prime time programming one hour earlier than the East Coast.

What's the easiest way to remember EDT to CST conversion?

Subtract 1 hour from Eastern Time to get Central Time during daylight saving time. For quick conversion, remember "East Coast lunch time (12 PM EDT) = Midwest late morning (11 AM CST)." For fast conversion, visit iformat.io.

Convert EDT to CST Time - Free Time Zone Converter

Convert Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) for regional business calls. Free converter with real-time conversion, meeting time planner, and business hours comparison for EDT to CST coordination. Includes 24-hour conversion table and live time displays. Perfect for international scheduling and global team collaboration. Works on all devices with accurate, reliable results.

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EDT

Eastern Daylight Time

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CST

Central Standard Time

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EDT to CST Time Zone Difference

Central Standard Time is 2 hours behind Eastern Daylight Time

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24-Hour EDT to CST Conversion Chart

Complete hourly conversion for Eastern Daylight Time to Central Standard Time

Eastern Daylight Time	Central Standard Time	24-Hour EDT	24-Hour CST
12:00 AM	10:00 PM (previous day)	00:00	22:00
1:00 AM	11:00 PM (previous day)	01:00	23:00
2:00 AM	12:00 AM	02:00	00:00
3:00 AM	1:00 AM	03:00	01:00
4:00 AM	2:00 AM	04:00	02:00
5:00 AM	3:00 AM	05:00	03:00
6:00 AM	4:00 AM	06:00	04:00
7:00 AM	5:00 AM	07:00	05:00
8:00 AM	6:00 AM	08:00	06:00
9:00 AM	7:00 AM	09:00	07:00
10:00 AM	8:00 AM	10:00	08:00
11:00 AM	9:00 AM	11:00	09:00
12:00 PM	10:00 AM	12:00	10:00
1:00 PM	11:00 AM	13:00	11:00
2:00 PM	12:00 PM	14:00	12:00
3:00 PM	1:00 PM	15:00	13:00
4:00 PM	2:00 PM	16:00	14:00
5:00 PM	3:00 PM	17:00	15:00
6:00 PM	4:00 PM	18:00	16:00
7:00 PM	5:00 PM	19:00	17:00
8:00 PM	6:00 PM	20:00	18:00
9:00 PM	7:00 PM	21:00	19:00
10:00 PM	8:00 PM	22:00	20:00
11:00 PM	9:00 PM	23:00	21:00

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00:00 22:00

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01:00 23:00

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12:00 AM

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02:00 00:00

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1:00 AM

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03:00 01:00

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04:00 02:00

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05:00 03:00

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4:00 AM

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06:00 04:00

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5:00 AM

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07:00 05:00

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6:00 AM

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08:00 06:00

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7:00 AM

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09:00 07:00

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8:00 AM

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10:00 08:00

11:00 AM

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9:00 AM

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11:00 09:00

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10:00 AM

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12:00 10:00

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11:00 AM

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13:00 11:00

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12:00 PM

CST

14:00 12:00

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1:00 PM

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15:00 13:00

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2:00 PM

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16:00 14:00

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3:00 PM

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17:00 15:00

6:00 PM

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4:00 PM

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18:00 16:00

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5:00 PM

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19:00 17:00

8:00 PM

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6:00 PM

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20:00 18:00

9:00 PM

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7:00 PM

CST

21:00 19:00

10:00 PM

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8:00 PM

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22:00 20:00

11:00 PM

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9:00 PM

CST

23:00 21:00

Best Meeting Times between Eastern Daylight Time and Central Standard Time

Optimal hours for calls between EDT and CST

Business hours overlap available

11:00 AM EDT → 9:00 AM CST

Business Hours

12:00 PM EDT → 10:00 AM CST

Business Hours

1:00 PM EDT → 11:00 AM CST

Business Hours

Based on standard business hours (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) in each time zone

Time Zone Details

Technical information for both time zones

EDT

Eastern Daylight Time

Source timezone

UTC Offset -4.0 hours

Abbreviation EDT

Type Standard Time

Status Active

CST

Central Standard Time

Target timezone

UTC Offset -6.0 hours

Abbreviation CST

Type Standard Time

Status Active

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Popular business hours conversion from Eastern Daylight Time to Central Standard Time

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11:00 AM

9:00 AM

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Afternoon coordination

1:00 PM

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EDT to CST Time Zone Difference

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Best Meeting Times between Eastern Daylight Time and Central Standard Time

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours behind is CST from EDT?

What time is it in Chicago when it's 2 PM in New York?

What time is it in New York when it's 10 AM in Chicago?

Which cities and states use EDT and CST time zones?

Do EDT and CST business hours overlap well for meetings?

When does EDT change to EST and how does it affect CST conversion?

How does the EDT-CST time difference affect domestic travel and TV schedules?

What's the easiest way to remember EDT to CST conversion?