CST to EST converter

Convert Central Time (US) to Eastern Time (US). Right now, New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

Chicago · GMT-5
8:08 PM
New York · GMT-4
9:08 PM
If it’s
:
in Chicago, it’s

9:00 PM in New York

Chicago (CST)New York (EST)
9:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM

Current offsets: CST GMT-5 · EST GMT-4. Updated hourly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?

Right now, New York (EST) is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (CST). The exact gap can shift by an hour around daylight-saving changes, and this converter always uses the correct offset for the date.

How do I convert CST to EST?

Take the CST time and add 1h to get EST. Or just use the converter above — set the hour and read the New York time instantly.

Is CST ahead of or behind EST?

EST is 1 hour ahead of CST right now.

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