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Understanding EST to CST Time Conversion
What is the time difference between EST and CST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour ahead of Central Standard Time (CST). This means that when it's 8:00 PM in the Eastern Time Zone, it's 7:00 PM in the Central Time Zone.
About Eastern Time (ET)
Eastern Time is observed in the eastern part of the United States and Canada. It includes two variations:
- Eastern Standard Time (EST): UTC-5:00, observed during standard time
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): UTC-4:00, observed during Daylight Saving Time
Major cities in the Eastern Time Zone include New York, Washington D.C., Boston, Miami, and Toronto.
About Central Time (CT)
Central Time is observed in the central part of the United States and Canada. It includes two variations:
- Central Standard Time (CST): UTC-6:00, observed during standard time
- Central Daylight Time (CDT): UTC-5:00, observed during Daylight Saving Time
Major cities in the Central Time Zone include Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, and Mexico City.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
Both Eastern and Central Time Zones observe Daylight Saving Time, which begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.
During DST, clocks are moved forward by one hour, making EDT UTC-4:00 and CDT UTC-5:00. The time difference between the zones remains 1 hour throughout the year.