There is no overlap between 09:00–18:00 working days in these two places.
How many hours is CST behind EAT?
As abbreviations, EAT is always 9 hours ahead of CST: CST is UTC−6 and EAT is UTC+3. To convert, add 9 hours.
When the CST to EAT time difference changes
For most of the year EAT is 8 hours ahead of CST. From 1 November to 31 December 2026, EAT is 9 hours ahead of CST instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.
Dates
EAT vs CST
Length
1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026
9 hours ahead
61 days
1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027
9 hours ahead
72 days
14 March 2027 to 6 November 2027
8 hours ahead
238 days
7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027
9 hours ahead
55 days
Best time for a meeting between CST and EAT
When EAT is 8 hours ahead of CST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 09:00 in CST (17:00 in EAT).
When EAT is 9 hours ahead of CST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 08:00 in CST (17:00 in EAT).
Frequently asked questions about CST and EAT time
How many hours ahead is EAT of CST?
EAT (UTC+3) is 9 hours ahead of CST (UTC−6).
Does the time difference between CST and EAT change?
Yes. It is usually 8 hours ahead, but changes when one side moves its clocks: 9 hours ahead from 1 November to 31 December 2026; 9 hours ahead from 1 January to 13 March 2027.