AEST to CST converter

Australian Eastern Time (AEST) is UTC+10 and observes daylight saving (AEDT, UTC+11, roughly October–April). It covers Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.

Central Time (CST) is UTC−6 and observes daylight saving (CDT, UTC−5, roughly March–November). It covers Chicago, Dallas, Houston and Minneapolis.

Central Time is typically 16 hours behind Australian Eastern Time, though daylight saving can shift the difference by an hour at some times of year.

Time difference between Australian Eastern Time and Central Time

Central Time is typically 16 hours behind Australian Eastern Time, though daylight saving can shift the difference by an hour at some times of year. Put the other way around: central Time (CST) is typically 16 hours behind Australian Eastern Time (AEST). The table above shows the difference hour by hour using today's actual offsets.

Best time to call Central Time from Australian Eastern Time

There's no 9-to-5 overlap between Australian Eastern Time and Central Time, so one side always has to flex. The practical slots: 8:00 AM in Australian Eastern Time is 4:00 PM in Central Time. Daylight saving can shift these times by an hour at some points in the year.