CT to ET Time Converter

Convert Central Time (CT) to Eastern Time (ET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour ahead.

Chicago · Central Time
06:29:55
Monday, May 11, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
New York · Eastern Time
07:29:55
Monday, May 11, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: CT (Chicago)
To: ET (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CT (Central Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00
ET (Eastern Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00

When can CT and ET meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Chicago (CT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–15:00 CT (10:00–16:00 ET).

Hour-by-hour CT to ET conversion table

CT time (Chicago)ET time (New York)Status
00:00 Mon01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon09:00 MonET working
09:00 Mon10:00 MonBoth at work
10:00 Mon11:00 MonBoth at work
11:00 Mon12:00 MonBoth at work
12:00 Mon13:00 MonBoth at work
13:00 Mon14:00 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon15:00 MonBoth at work
15:00 Mon16:00 MonBoth at work
16:00 Mon17:00 MonCT working
17:00 Mon18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon00:00 TueOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central Time (CT)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans
Eastern Time (ET)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia

Sun today in Chicago and New York

Chicago
Sunrise
05:35
Sunset
20:00
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 24m
New York
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:03
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 18m

Related converters

ET to CT (reverse)CT to ESTCT to PSTCT to GMTCT to UTCCT to CETEST to ETPST to ETGMT to ETUTC to ETCET to ET
Looking for local time? See time in Chicago or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CT and ET right now?+
ET (Eastern Time) is currently 1 hour ahead CT (Central Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CT or ET observe daylight saving time?+
CT: observes daylight saving time. ET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CT and ET?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 CT (10:00–16:00 ET), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Chicago?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Chicago (CT), it is 13:00 Mon in New York (ET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CT and ET?+
CT maps to "America/Chicago" in the IANA database. ET maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Chicago ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Chicago (CT) is ahead of or behind New York (ET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ET is 1 hour ahead CT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CT and ET?+
CT is UTC-05:00 (CDT) and ET is UTC-04:00 (EDT). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CT and ET?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 CT.