EDT to CST Time Converter

Convert Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to Central Standard Time (CST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour behind.

New York · Eastern Daylight Time
02:49:12
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Chicago · Central Standard Time
01:49:12
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

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From: EDT (New York)
To: CST (Chicago)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
CST (Central Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00

When can EDT and CST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EDT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 10:00–16:00 EDT (09:00–15:00 CST).

Hour-by-hour EDT to CST conversion table

EDT time (New York)CST time (Chicago)Status
00:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed08:00 WedEDT working
10:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed16:00 WedCST working
18:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans

Sun today in New York and Chicago

New York
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:05
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 22m
Chicago
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 28m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EDT and CST right now?+
CST (Central Standard Time) is currently 1 hour behind EDT (Eastern Daylight Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EDT or CST observe daylight saving time?+
EDT: observes daylight saving time. CST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EDT and CST?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 EDT (09:00–15:00 CST), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in New York (EDT), it is 11:00 Wed in Chicago (CST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EDT and CST?+
EDT maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. CST maps to "America/Chicago". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Chicago?+
Whether New York (EDT) is ahead of or behind Chicago (CST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CST is 1 hour behind EDT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EDT and CST?+
EDT is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and CST is UTC-05:00 (CDT). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both EDT and CST?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 EDT.