EDT to CST

Eastern Daylight Time

Fri Jun, 19, 2026
4:28 AM

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

EDT is 4 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-4)

China Standard Time

Fri Jun, 19, 2026
4:28 PM

China Standard Time (CST)

CST is 8 hours ahead of Universal Time (UTC+8)

EDT to CST Time Conversion

When it is 12:00 PM in EDT, it is 12:00 AM the next day in CST.

📞There is no overlap during standard 9-to-5 business hours, so a call may need to be early or late in the day for one side.

Time difference between EDT and CST

EDT is 12 hours behind CST.

🕐 Add 12 hours to EDT time to get CST time.

EDT uses 4 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-4) and CST uses 8 hours ahead of Universal Time (UTC+8).

EDT to CST time conversion chart (24 hours)

Highlighted rows are overlapping 9-to-5 business hours – the best time to schedule a call between EDT and CST.
EDT Time CST Time
12 AM EDT Time 12 PM CST Time
1 AM EDT Time 1 PM CST Time
2 AM EDT Time 2 PM CST Time
3 AM EDT Time 3 PM CST Time
4 AM EDT Time 4 PM CST Time
5 AM EDT Time 5 PM CST Time
6 AM EDT Time 6 PM CST Time
7 AM EDT Time 7 PM CST Time
8 AM EDT Time 8 PM CST Time
9 AM EDT Time 9 PM CST Time
10 AM EDT Time 10 PM CST Time
11 AM EDT Time 11 PM CST Time
EDT Time CST Time
12 PM EDT Time 12 AM CST Time
1 PM EDT Time 1 AM CST Time
2 PM EDT Time 2 AM CST Time
3 PM EDT Time 3 AM CST Time
4 PM EDT Time 4 AM CST Time
5 PM EDT Time 5 AM CST Time
6 PM EDT Time 6 AM CST Time
7 PM EDT Time 7 AM CST Time
8 PM EDT Time 8 AM CST Time
9 PM EDT Time 9 AM CST Time
10 PM EDT Time 10 AM CST Time
11 PM EDT Time 11 AM CST Time

EDT to CST - Frequently Asked Questions

Q

What is the time difference between EDT and CST?

A

EDT is 12 hours behind CST.

Q

Is EDT ahead of or behind CST?

A

EDT is behind CST by 12 hours.

Q

When it is 9:00 AM in EDT, what time is it in CST?

A

It is 9:00 PM in CST.