CST to AEST Converter
AEST is 16 hours ahead of CST
CST to AEST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in AEST
| CST | AEST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM +1d |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM +1d |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM +1d |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM +1d |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1d |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1d |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1d |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1d |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1d |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1d |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1d |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1d |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1d |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM +1d |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM +1d |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM +1d |
Converting Central Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time
Central Standard Time (CST) and Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) are separated by a 16 hours time difference. AEST is 16 hours ahead of CST. CST is UTC-6, used in United States, Canada, Mexico, while AEST is UTC+10, used in Australia.
When converting from CST to AEST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CST equals 1:00 AM AEST, 12:00 PM noon CST equals 4:00 AM AEST, and 5:00 PM CST equals 9:00 AM AEST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across CST and AEST
For professionals scheduling meetings between CST and AEST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 16 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
CST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to CDT (UTC-5) during summer months. AEST observes DST, switching to AEDT (UTC+11). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.