EST to CST converter

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

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

8:00 PM in Chicago

New York (EST)Chicago (CST)
9:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
5:00 PM4:00 PM

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between New York and Chicago?

Right now, Chicago (CST) is 1 hour behind New York (EST). 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 EST to CST?

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

Is EST ahead of or behind CST?

CST is 1 hour behind EST right now.

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