Convert CT to ET
Central Time (CT) to Eastern Time (ET)
When it's 12:00 PM CT, it's 1:00 PM ET
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CT to ET Conversion Table
Full 24-hour comparison. Business hours (9 AM -- 6 PM) are highlighted.
| CT | ET |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
Best Meeting Window
Top meeting times for teams in CT and ET (9 AM -- 6 PM work hours, 1-hour meeting).
All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range. Note: 2 timezone(s) have a DST transition within 14 days.
All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range. Note: 2 timezone(s) have a DST transition within 14 days.
All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range. Note: 2 timezone(s) have a DST transition within 14 days.
Time Difference & DST
ET is 1 hour ahead of CT. CT is at UTC-6 and ET is at UTC-5.
Upcoming DST Transitions:
The conversion table above reflects the current DST state at build time. Use the interactive converter for live, date-specific conversions.
Major Cities
Central Time (CT)
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Houston
Eastern Time (ET)
- New York
- Miami
- Atlanta
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