9AM CST to EST Time Converter
Central Time (CST)
Eastern Time (EST)
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Time Zone Information
Central Standard Time (CST)
- UTC Offset: UTC-6:00
- Regions: Central US, Canada, Mexico, Central America
- Major Cities: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Mexico City
- DST: Observed in most areas (becomes CDT)
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- UTC Offset: UTC-5:00
- Regions: Eastern US, Canada, Caribbean, parts of South America
- Major Cities: New York, Washington DC, Miami, Toronto
- DST: Observed in most areas (becomes EDT)
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When it's 9:00 AM CST, it's also:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CST and EST?
The time difference between Central Standard Time (CST) and Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. EST is 1 hour ahead of CST. So when it's 9:00 AM CST, it's 10:00 AM EST.
How does Daylight Saving Time affect the conversion?
During Daylight Saving Time, both CST and EST typically shift forward by 1 hour, becoming CDT (Central Daylight Time) and EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) respectively. The 1-hour difference between the time zones remains the same. DST usually starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November in the US.
Which states use CST and EST?
CST States: Alabama (northwestern), Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota (eastern), Oklahoma, South Dakota (eastern), Tennessee (western), Texas (most), Wisconsin
EST States: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida (most), Georgia, Indiana (most), Kentucky (eastern), Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee (eastern), Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia
Do all areas in CST and EST observe Daylight Saving Time?
Not all areas observe Daylight Saving Time. For example, most of Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) and parts of Indiana do not observe DST. Additionally, some locations that use these time zones, such as parts of Mexico and the Caribbean, may have different DST rules or not observe DST at all.
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