CET to CST Converter
CST is 7 hours behind CET. 9:00 AM CET = 2:00 AM CST.
CST is 7 hours behind CET at the moment. To convert CET to CST, subtract 7 hours from the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 2:00 AM CST.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
CET to CST time conversion table
CET to CST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | CST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 5:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CET | 6:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM CET | 7:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM CET | 8:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM CET | 9:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM CET | 10:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM CET | 11:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM CET | 12:00 AM CST | night |
| 8:00 AM CET | 1:00 AM CST | night |
| 9:00 AM CET | 2:00 AM CST | night |
| 10:00 AM CET | 3:00 AM CST | night |
| 11:00 AM CET | 4:00 AM CST | night |
| 12:00 PM CET | 5:00 AM CST | night |
| 1:00 PM CET | 6:00 AM CST | — |
| 2:00 PM CET | 7:00 AM CST | — |
| 3:00 PM CET | 8:00 AM CST | — |
| 4:00 PM CET | 9:00 AM CST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM CET | 10:00 AM CST | — |
| 6:00 PM CET | 11:00 AM CST | — |
| 7:00 PM CET | 12:00 PM CST | — |
| 8:00 PM CET | 1:00 PM CST | — |
| 9:00 PM CET | 2:00 PM CST | — |
| 10:00 PM CET | 3:00 PM CST | — |
| 11:00 PM CET | 4:00 PM CST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to CST
Subtract 7 hours from the CET time to get CST.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 2:00 AM CST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CET = 6:00 PM CST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and CST
The time difference between CET and CST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: CST is 7 hours behind of CET.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: CST is 6 hours behind of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: CST is 7 hours behind of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: CST is 6 hours behind of CET.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: CST is 7 hours behind of CET.
CET and CST during daylight saving time
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
Best time for a meeting between CET and CST
CET and CST share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CST, inside working hours for both.
CET to CST FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and CST?
Right now CST is 7 hours behind CET. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in CST?
9:00 AM CET is 2:00 AM CST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in CST?
12:00 PM CET is 5:00 AM CST.
Is CST ahead of or behind CET?
CST is 7 hours behind CET, so it is earlier in CST than in CET.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
Does CST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and CST?
CET and CST share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CST, inside working hours for both.
Is CT the same as CST?
CST is the winter (standard) name of Central Time (CT). From March to November the same clocks are called CDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.