Highlighted rows fall within 09:00–18:00 in both places: 1 shared working hour.
How many hours is CST behind EET?
As abbreviations, EET is always 8 hours ahead of CST: CST is UTC−6 and EET is UTC+2. To convert, add 8 hours.
When the CST to EET time difference changes
For most of the year EET is 8 hours ahead of CST. From 14 March to 27 March 2027, EET is 7 hours ahead of CST instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.
Dates
EET vs CST
Length
1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026
8 hours ahead
61 days
1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027
8 hours ahead
72 days
14 March 2027 to 27 March 2027
7 hours ahead
14 days
28 March 2027 to 30 October 2027
8 hours ahead
217 days
31 October 2027 to 6 November 2027
7 hours ahead
7 days
7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027
8 hours ahead
55 days
When CST and EET are both at work
When EET is 8 hours ahead of CST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 09:00 in CST (17:00 in EET).
When EET is 7 hours ahead of CST: 1 shared office hour, 09:00 to 10:00 in CST (16:00 to 17:00 in EET).
Frequently asked questions about CST and EET time
How many hours ahead is EET of CST?
EET (UTC+2) is 8 hours ahead of CST (UTC−6).
Does the time difference between CST and EET change?
Yes. It is usually 8 hours ahead, but changes when one side moves its clocks: 7 hours ahead from 14 March to 27 March 2027; 7 hours ahead from 31 October to 6 November 2027.