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ET to CT time converter
US Central is 1 hours behind US Eastern all year.
ET to CT conversion table
Local time in US Eastern and the matching time in US Central on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| US Eastern (ET) | US Central on 15 January | US Central on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 07:00 | 07:00 |
| 09:00 | 08:00 | 08:00 |
| 10:00 | 09:00 | 09:00 |
| 12:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 15:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 18:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| 21:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
Best meeting times between US Eastern and US Central
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 10:00-17:00 ET = 09:00-16:00 CT.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 10:00-17:00 ET = 09:00-16:00 CT.
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Daylight saving between ET and CT
- US Eastern moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- US Central moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
About the two zones
US Eastern. US Eastern Time is UTC-5 in winter (EST) and UTC-4 in summer (EDT), and is the default business time for much of the US East Coast.
US Central. US Central Time is UTC-6 in winter (CST) and UTC-5 in summer (CDT), changing together with the other US zones.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM ET in CT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in US Eastern is 08:00 in US Central. On 15 July it is 08:00.
What is the time difference between US Eastern and US Central?
US Central is 1 hours behind US Eastern all year.
Does the time difference between ET and CT change during the year?
No. Neither zone changes its clocks in a way that alters the gap, so the difference stays at 1 hours.
When is the best time for a meeting between US Eastern and US Central?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 10:00-17:00 ET = 09:00-16:00 CT. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 10:00-17:00 ET = 09:00-16:00 CT.
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