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Convert EDT to CST Time

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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Eastern Daylight Time
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Central Standard Time
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EDT to CST Time Conversion

Central Standard Time is 2 hours behind Eastern Daylight Time

Always accurate • Live conversion
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EDT to CST Time Conversion Chart

Popular Time Conversions

Complete 24-Hour Conversion

Eastern Daylight Time to Central Standard Time full day schedule

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Best Meeting Times for EDT and CST

Optimal Collaboration Hours

Best times for EDT ↔ CST meetings and calls

✅ Business hours overlap available

Recommended Meeting Windows

11:00 AM EDT → 9:00 AM CST
Perfect for both time zones
12:00 PM EDT → 10:00 AM CST
Perfect for both time zones
1:00 PM EDT → 11:00 AM CST
Perfect for both time zones

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

EDT vs CST Time Zone Details

Technical Information & Comparison

Detailed timezone specifications and regional data

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Eastern Daylight Time

Source timezone

UTC Offset -4.0h
Code EDT
Region Global
Status ✓ Active
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Central Standard Time

Target timezone

UTC Offset -6.0h
Code CST
Region Global
Status ✓ Active

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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