CET to CST Converter

Central Time (CST) is 7 hours behind Central European Time (CET).

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CET to CST time difference

CST is 7 hours behind CET.

Quick examples: 9:00 AM CET = 2:00 AM CST · 12:00 PM CET = 5:00 AM CST · 5:00 PM CET = 10:00 AM CST

CET to CST conversion table

Central European Time (CET)Central Time (CST)
12:00 AM CET5:00 PM CST (previous day)
1:00 AM CET6:00 PM CST (previous day)
2:00 AM CET7:00 PM CST (previous day)
3:00 AM CET8:00 PM CST (previous day)
4:00 AM CET9:00 PM CST (previous day)
5:00 AM CET10:00 PM CST (previous day)
6:00 AM CET11:00 PM CST (previous day)
7:00 AM CET12:00 AM CST
8:00 AM CET1:00 AM CST
9:00 AM CET2:00 AM CST
10:00 AM CET3:00 AM CST
11:00 AM CET4:00 AM CST
12:00 PM CET5:00 AM CST
1:00 PM CET6:00 AM CST
2:00 PM CET7:00 AM CST
3:00 PM CET8:00 AM CST
4:00 PM CET9:00 AM CST
5:00 PM CET10:00 AM CST
6:00 PM CET11:00 AM CST
7:00 PM CET12:00 PM CST
8:00 PM CET1:00 PM CST
9:00 PM CET2:00 PM CST
10:00 PM CET3:00 PM CST
11:00 PM CET4:00 PM CST

How to convert CET to CST

  1. Pick a date and time in Central European Time.
  2. The matching Central Time time appears instantly on the right.
  3. Use the ⇄ button to convert CST to CET instead.

About Central European Time and Central Time

Central European Time (CET) is used in Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome and Amsterdam. Central Time (CST) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston and Mexico City.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and CST?

CST is 7 hours behind CET.

How do I convert CET to CST?

Subtract 7 hours to the CET time. For example, 12:00 PM CET is 5:00 AM CST.

Where is CET used?

Central European Time is used in Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome and Amsterdam.

Where is CST used?

Central Time is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston and Mexico City.

Does this converter handle daylight saving time?

Yes. The converter uses the official time zone database, so it automatically applies daylight saving time for the date you pick.