CST to New York Time Converter
EST is 1 hour ahead of CST. 9:00 AM CST = 10:00 AM EST.
EST is 1 hour ahead of CST. To convert CST to New York Time, add 1 hour to the CST time: 9:00 AM CST = 10:00 AM EST.
CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year. New York Time (New York time) is used in New York, USA.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
CST to New York Time time conversion table
CST to New York Time on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CST | New York Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 1:00 AM EST | night |
| 1:00 AM CST | 2:00 AM EST | night |
| 2:00 AM CST | 3:00 AM EST | night |
| 3:00 AM CST | 4:00 AM EST | night |
| 4:00 AM CST | 5:00 AM EST | night |
| 5:00 AM CST | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 6:00 AM CST | 7:00 AM EST | — |
| 7:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM EST | — |
| 8:00 AM CST | 9:00 AM EST | — |
| 9:00 AM CST | 10:00 AM EST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM CST | 11:00 AM EST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM CST | 12:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM CST | 1:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM CST | 4:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM CST | 5:00 PM EST | — |
| 5:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM EST | — |
| 6:00 PM CST | 7:00 PM EST | — |
| 7:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM EST | — |
| 8:00 PM CST | 9:00 PM EST | — |
| 9:00 PM CST | 10:00 PM EST | night |
| 10:00 PM CST | 11:00 PM EST | night |
| 11:00 PM CST | 12:00 AM EST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CST to New York Time
Add 1 hour to the CST time to get New York Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 10:00 AM EST.
Across midnight: 11:00 PM CST = 12:00 AM EST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CST and New York Time
The time difference between CST and New York Time is 1 hour all year – EST is ahead of CST.
CST and New York Time during daylight saving time
- 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).
- New York Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
Best time for a meeting between CST and New York Time
CST and New York Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CST lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.
CST to New York Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CST and New York Time?
EST is 1 hour ahead of CST all year. 9:00 AM CST = 10:00 AM EST.
What is 9 AM CST in New York Time?
9:00 AM CST is 10:00 AM EST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CST in New York Time?
12:00 PM CST is 1:00 PM EST.
Is New York Time ahead of or behind CST?
EST is 1 hour ahead of CST, so it is later in New York Time than in CST.
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.
Does New York Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. New York Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between CST and New York Time?
CST and New York Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CST lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST, 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.