EDT to CST Time Converter
Eastern Daylight Time → Central Standard Time
EDT = UTC-4CST = UTC-5
⚠️ CST is ambiguous — on this page it means Central Standard Time. It also refers to:
EDT (New York) ↔ CST (Chicago)
7h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)
EDT (New York)
CST (Chicago)
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between edt and cst?
Eastern Daylight Time (edt) is UTC-4 and Central Standard Time (cst) is UTC-5. The difference between them is 1 hours.
Where is edt used?
Eastern Daylight Time (edt) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.
Where is cst used?
Central Standard Time (cst) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago. Note: cst is ambiguous and may refer to other timezones.
How do I convert edt to cst?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any edt time and the cst equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
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