CST to CET Converter
CET is 7 hours ahead of CST. 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 PM CET.
CET is 7 hours ahead of CST at the moment. To convert CST to CET, add 7 hours to the CST time: 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 PM CET.
CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year. CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
CST to CET time conversion table
CST to CET on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CST | CET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 7:00 AM CET | — |
| 1:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM CET | — |
| 2:00 AM CST | 9:00 AM CET | — |
| 3:00 AM CST | 10:00 AM CET | — |
| 4:00 AM CST | 11:00 AM CET | — |
| 5:00 AM CST | 12:00 PM CET | — |
| 6:00 AM CST | 1:00 PM CET | — |
| 7:00 AM CST | 2:00 PM CET | — |
| 8:00 AM CST | 3:00 PM CET | — |
| 9:00 AM CST | 4:00 PM CET | work hours |
| 10:00 AM CST | 5:00 PM CET | — |
| 11:00 AM CST | 6:00 PM CET | — |
| 12:00 PM CST | 7:00 PM CET | — |
| 1:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM CET | — |
| 2:00 PM CST | 9:00 PM CET | — |
| 3:00 PM CST | 10:00 PM CET | night |
| 4:00 PM CST | 11:00 PM CET | night |
| 5:00 PM CST | 12:00 AM CET | next day |
| 6:00 PM CST | 1:00 AM CET | next day |
| 7:00 PM CST | 2:00 AM CET | next day |
| 8:00 PM CST | 3:00 AM CET | next day |
| 9:00 PM CST | 4:00 AM CET | next day |
| 10:00 PM CST | 5:00 AM CET | next day |
| 11:00 PM CST | 6:00 AM CET | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CST to CET
Add 7 hours to the CST time to get CET.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 PM CET.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CST = 5:00 AM CET (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CST and CET
The time difference between CST and CET 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: CET is 7 hours ahead of CST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: CET is 6 hours ahead of CST.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: CET is 7 hours ahead of CST.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: CET is 6 hours ahead of CST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: CET is 7 hours ahead of CST.
CST and CET 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).
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between CST and CET
CST and CET share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CST lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET, inside working hours for both.
CST to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between CST and CET?
Right now CET is 7 hours ahead of CST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CST in CET?
9:00 AM CST is 4:00 PM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) CST in CET?
12:00 PM CST is 7:00 PM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind CST?
CET is 7 hours ahead of CST, so it is later in CET 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 CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between CST and CET?
CST and CET share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CST lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET, 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.