AEST to CST Converter
CST is 16 hours behind AEST
AEST to CST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in CST
| AEST | CST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1d |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1d |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Converting Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and Central Standard Time (CST) are separated by a 16 hours time difference. CST is 16 hours behind AEST. AEST is UTC+10, used in Australia, while CST is UTC-6, used in United States, Canada, Mexico.
When converting from AEST to CST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM AEST equals 5:00 PM CST, 12:00 PM noon AEST equals 8:00 PM CST, and 5:00 PM AEST equals 1:00 AM CST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across AEST and CST
For professionals scheduling meetings between AEST and CST, 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
AEST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to AEDT (UTC+11) during summer months. CST observes DST, switching to CDT (UTC-5). 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.