CET to CST — Time Zone Converter
Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) covers central Europe; Central Time (CST, UTC−6) covers the central United States. In standard time, CST is 7 hours behind CET. Mornings in the central United States overlap with afternoons in central Europe, which keeps both sides inside office hours. Use the live converter below — it applies today's IANA time zone data, including daylight saving time, and gives you a meeting schedule you can paste straight into email or Slack.
CET to CST, hour by hour (today)
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CET and CST?+
Central European Time (CET) is UTC+1 and Central Time (CST) is UTC−6, so in standard time CST is 7 hours behind CET. The gap shifts by an hour around daylight saving transitions, so always check a live converter near the change dates in spring and autumn.
Does CET or CST observe daylight saving time?+
Central European Time observes daylight saving time (CET in winter, CEST in summer). Central Time observes daylight saving time (CST in winter, CDT in summer).
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and CST?+
Mornings in the central United States overlap with afternoons in central Europe, which keeps both sides inside office hours. The converter above highlights office hours in green for both zones, so you can slide to a time that works for everyone.
How do I share a CET to CST meeting time by email?+
Pick a time in the converter, log it to the Smart Clipboard, and copy it as bullets, a formatted table, or a one-line question — with both CET and CST times spelled out so nobody has to do the math.