EST to CDT Converter

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

From

EST · UTC-5

11:09:44PM

Eastern Standard Time

e.g. New York, Toronto

To

CDT · UTC-5

11:09:44PM

Central Daylight Time

e.g. Chicago

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

Hourly conversion (EST → CDT)

ESTCDT
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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and CDT?
CDT is the same time as EST. EST is UTC-5 and CDT is UTC-5.
What is 12:00 PM EST in CDT?
12:00 PM EST is 12:00 PM CDT.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
EST (UTC−5) is the standard-time offset. From March to November the US East Coast observes EDT (UTC−4) instead.