CST to AST Converter
Category: Time Zone ConvertersCentral Standard Time (CST)
UTC-6/-5 • Chicago, Houston, DallasConversion Settings
Configure your timezone conversion preferencesAtlantic Standard Time (AST)
UTC-4/-3 • Halifax, Saint John, SydneyCST to AST Conversion Guide
What is CST to AST Conversion?
CST to AST conversion helps you translate time between Central Standard Time and Atlantic Standard Time. CST switches between CST (UTC-6) in winter and CDT (UTC-5) in summer, while AST switches between AST (UTC-4) in winter and ADT (UTC-3) in summer. The time difference remains constant at 2 hours year-round, with AST always being ahead.
Time Zone Information
Daylight Saving Time Impact
Common Conversion Examples
Conversion Tips & Best Practices
Convert Time Between Central and Atlantic Zones
If you’ve ever scheduled a meeting across states or planned a trip to the East Coast of Canada, you’ve probably hit that confusing bump where clocks don’t line up. This CST to AST Time Converter is a simple way to translate your time accurately between Central and Atlantic time zones. Whether you're checking meeting times, travel schedules, or broadcast slots, this tool lets you enter a date and time in one zone and instantly see what it looks like in the other.
Central Time (CST/CDT) | Atlantic Time (AST/ADT) |
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🇲🇽 Mexico
🇨🇦 Canada
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🇨🇦 Canada
🇧🇲 Bermuda
🇩🇲 Dominica
🇬🇩 Grenada
🇬🇾 Guyana
🇧🇧 Barbados
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
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Why this tool saves you time (and possibly frustration)
Let’s say you’re in Houston and planning a video call with someone in Halifax. You know there’s a time gap, but is it one hour? Two? Did daylight saving kick in last week? This calculator takes that guesswork out. Just pick the time, choose the zone, and you’ll get the answer in seconds. No need to Google time zones or fiddle with your phone's clock settings.
Here’s how it works
Step 1: Set your time
Start by selecting a date and time using the input panel on the left side of the tool. You’ll see options for both CST (Central) and AST (Atlantic). The default zone is Central, but you can switch it.
Step 2: Choose your input zone
Use the dropdown menu to set whether your time is in CST or AST. The tool automatically adjusts everything based on your selection.
Step 3: Get your result
Click “Convert Time,” or let the tool do it automatically if you’ve enabled Auto Convert. The right panel updates instantly, showing you the converted time along with formatted details like UTC offset, DST status, and time difference.
Step 4: Use helpful extras
There are additional buttons for convenience:
- Swap: Instantly flips the input and output zones
- Now: Sets the current local time for quick comparison
- Reset: Clears everything and starts fresh
Helpful features built into the calculator
- Auto Convert: Automatically updates the result when you change the time or date
- DST Awareness: Calculates using the correct offset based on daylight saving rules
- Show Seconds: Includes seconds for precision timing
- Show UTC Offset: Adds the exact UTC offset in the result view
- 12/24 Hour Toggle: Choose the format that works best for you
You can also check the live current time in both zones right on the screen. It updates every second, so you can monitor in real-time while making adjustments.
What if you’re scheduling from Belize to Bermuda?
This tool really shines when you’re planning something between countries. Say you’re in 🇧🇿 Belize (on Central Time) and trying to align with someone in 🇧🇲 Bermuda (on Atlantic Time). Instead of hoping you’ve calculated the right gap, you just plug the time in and see the match on the other side. Because both zones follow daylight saving changes at the same time, the 2-hour difference stays constant year-round.
Tips to make your conversion seamless
- If you’re working late in Central Time, remember the date might roll over in Atlantic
- Use the live clocks to confirm you’re not dealing with unexpected DST transitions
- Stick with Auto Convert if you’re juggling multiple meeting times quickly
- Try the Swap button if you want to reverse the conversion
Everything on screen adjusts dynamically, so you can experiment with different times and see exactly how they line up.
Keep your cross-time meetings running smooth
This converter keeps things simple. Whether you're syncing schedules across the US and Canada, or checking the right time before calling someone in Barbados, you’ll have a clean, accurate answer in seconds. With Tools like Auto Convert, DST handling, and formatted outputs, this isn’t just helpful, it’s reliable. No second-guessing your calendar again.
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