CDT to EST Converter

EST is the same time as CDT. When it's 12:00 PM CDT, it's 12:00 PM EST.

From

CDT · UTC-5

11:09:45PM

Central Daylight Time

e.g. Chicago

To

EST · UTC-5

11:09:45PM

Eastern Standard Time

e.g. New York, Toronto

Open in World ClockEST → CDT
9:00 AM CDT=9:00 AM EST
12:00 PM CDT=12:00 PM EST
5:00 PM CDT=5:00 PM EST

Hourly conversion (CDT → EST)

CDTEST
12:00 AM12:00 AM
1:00 AM1:00 AM
2:00 AM2:00 AM
3:00 AM3:00 AM
4:00 AM4:00 AM
5:00 AM5:00 AM
6:00 AM6:00 AM
7:00 AM7:00 AM
8:00 AM8:00 AM
9:00 AM9:00 AM
10:00 AM10:00 AM
11:00 AM11:00 AM
12:00 PM12:00 PM
1:00 PM1:00 PM
2:00 PM2:00 PM
3:00 PM3:00 PM
4:00 PM4:00 PM
5:00 PM5:00 PM
6:00 PM6:00 PM
7:00 PM7:00 PM
8:00 PM8:00 PM
9:00 PM9:00 PM
10:00 PM10:00 PM
11:00 PM11:00 PM

Shaded rows are within standard working hours (8am–6pm) on both sides.

CDT (UTC−5) is the daylight-saving offset; in winter the US Central region uses CST (UTC−6).

EST (UTC−5) is the standard-time offset. From March to November the US East Coast observes EDT (UTC−4) instead.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CDT and EST?
EST is the same time as CDT. CDT is UTC-5 and EST is UTC-5.
What is 12:00 PM CDT in EST?
12:00 PM CDT is 12:00 PM EST.
Does CDT change for daylight saving time?
CDT (UTC−5) is the daylight-saving offset; in winter the US Central region uses CST (UTC−6).