CET to CST
Convert Central European Time — Berlin to Central Time — Chicago — fast, accurate, and daylight-saving aware.
When it's 9:00 AM in Berlin, it's 2:00 AM in Chicago. Chicago is 7 hours behind Berlin. Use the converter above to turn any CET time into CST, or scan the hour-by-hour table below for the full day.
CET to CST at a glance
Planning a meeting between Berlin and Chicago
Planning a call between Berlin and Chicago? The best overlap during a standard 9-to-5 workday runs 4:00 PM–5:00 PM CET (9:00 AM–10:00 AM CST). Aim for that window to reach both sides during business hours.
Hour-by-hour: Berlin to Chicago
A full day mapped from CET to CST.
Frequently asked
Is Chicago ahead of or behind Berlin?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Berlin.
What is 12:00 PM CET in CST?
12:00 PM in Berlin is 5:00 AM in Chicago.
Does this converter account for daylight saving time?
Yes. Conversions use the IANA time zone database, so CET and CST automatically reflect the correct daylight-saving offset for the current date.