What is the time difference between EDT and CST?

EDT is 2 hours behind CST. EDT is UTC-4 and CST is UTC-6.

What are the best meeting times between EDT and CST?

Best overlap hours: 9 AM EDT = 8 AM CST; 10 AM EDT = 9 AM CST; 11 AM EDT = 10 AM CST; 12 PM EDT = 11 AM CST; 1 PM EDT = 12 PM CST.

EDT to CST Time Conversion

Eastern Daylight Time → Central Standard Time

EDT

UTC-4

Eastern Daylight Time

offset

-2h

CST is 2h behind

CST

UTC-6

Central Standard Time

CST observes DST — offset shifts ±1h during transitions

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is 2 hours behind Central Standard Time (CST). When it is noon in EDT, it is 11 AM in CST. This offset may change during Daylight Saving Time.

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All 24 Hours — EDT to CST

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Frequently Asked Questions — EDT to CST

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is 2 hours behind Central Standard Time (CST). EDT is UTC-4 and CST is UTC-6. This offset may shift by ±1 hour during Daylight Saving Time transitions.