1 PM CST To EST Time Zone Converter
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Daylight Saving Time Info
During Daylight Saving Time (typically March to November), the time difference remains the same, but the time zones are called CDT (Central Daylight Time) and EDT (Eastern Daylight Time).
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Understanding the CST to EST Time Conversion
What is the time difference between CST and EST?
Central Standard Time (CST) is 1 hour behind Eastern Standard Time (EST). This means when it's 1:00 PM in CST, it's 2:00 PM in EST.
Time Zones Explained
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CST (Central Standard Time) is 6 hours behind UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), while EST (Eastern Standard Time) is 5 hours behind UTC. This creates the 1-hour difference between the two time zones.
Major Cities in CST and EST
CST Cities
- Chicago, Illinois
- Dallas, Texas
- Houston, Texas
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Kansas City, Missouri
EST Cities
- New York, New York
- Washington D.C.
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Miami, Florida
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
Both CST and EST observe Daylight Saving Time, when they become CDT (Central Daylight Time) and EDT (Eastern Daylight Time). During DST:
- CDT is UTC-5 (instead of UTC-6)
- EDT is UTC-4 (instead of UTC-5)
The 1-hour difference between the time zones remains the same during DST. In the United States, Daylight Saving Time typically begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.
Business Considerations
When scheduling meetings or calls between CST and EST time zones, remember: