EST to Dallas Time Converter
CST is 1 hour behind EST. 9:00 AM EST = 8:00 AM CST.
CST is 1 hour behind EST. To convert EST to Dallas Time, subtract 1 hour from the EST time: 9:00 AM EST = 8:00 AM CST.
EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). Dallas Time (Dallas time) is used in Dallas, USA.
EST to Dallas Time time conversion table
EST to Dallas Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | Dallas Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| EST | Dallas Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| EST | Dallas Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Conversion table from EST to Dallas Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Dallas Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EST to Dallas Time
Subtract 1 hour from the EST time to get Dallas Time.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 8:00 AM CST.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM EST = 11:00 PM CST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EST and Dallas Time
The time difference between EST and Dallas Time is 1 hour all year – CST is behind EST.
EST and Dallas Time during daylight saving time
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- Dallas Time 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 EST and Dallas Time
EST and Dallas Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.
EST to Dallas Time FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and Dallas Time?
CST is 1 hour behind EST all year. 9:00 AM EST = 8:00 AM CST.
What is 9 AM EST in Dallas Time?
9:00 AM EST is 8:00 AM CST.
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in Dallas Time?
12:00 PM EST is 11:00 AM CST.
Is Dallas Time ahead of or behind EST?
CST is 1 hour behind EST, so it is earlier in Dallas Time than in EST.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
Does Dallas Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Dallas Time 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 EST and Dallas Time?
EST and Dallas Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.