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To schedule a meeting between CET and CST:
Pro Tip: Schedule calls during the overlap window for optimal convenience for both time zones
| CET Time | CST Time | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 05:00 PM | Midnight CET |
| 01:00 AM | 06:00 PM | Late Night |
| 02:00 AM | 07:00 PM | Late Night |
| 03:00 AM | 08:00 PM | Late Night |
| 04:00 AM | 09:00 PM | Late Night |
| 05:00 AM | 10:00 PM | Late Night |
| 06:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Early Morning CET |
| 07:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Night Time |
| 08:00 AM | 01:00 AM | Night Time |
| 09:00 AM | 02:00 AM | Work Starts CET |
| 10:00 AM | 03:00 AM | Night Time |
| 11:00 AM | 04:00 AM | Night Time |
Paris
Europe/Paris
Chicago
America/Chicago
CST (Central Standard Time) is 7 hours behind CET (Central European Time). This means when it's 12:00 PM in Paris (CET), it's 5:00 AM in Chicago (CST).
The best time to call from CET to CST is during overlapping business hours. For CET callers, schedule between 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM CET to ensure both parties are within standard business hours.
The time difference may change during daylight saving transitions if one region observes DST while the other doesn't. Central European Time (UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST)) and Central Standard Time (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)) may have different DST schedules.
CET includes cities like Paris. CST includes cities like Chicago. Both time zones cover important business and cultural centers.
In 2025, DST in North America starts on March 9 at 2:00 AM and ends on November 2 at 2:00 AM. Other regions may have different DST schedules or not observe DST at all.