Convert CT to ET
Central Time (CT) to Eastern Time (ET)
Teams in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and Minneapolis coordinating with New York headquarters or East Coast clients check this conversion constantly. The 1-hour gap is the simplest in the US, but professionals still verify it when scheduling cross-office calls, especially around early morning and late afternoon edges of the workday.
When it's 12:00 PM CT, it's 1:00 PM ET
Interactive Converter
Pick any time and date to convert between CT and ET.
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.
All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range.
All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range.
Scheduling Tips
- With only a 1-hour gap, schedule freely during standard business hours. Almost the entire 9 AM-5 PM window overlaps.
- For early morning meetings, 8:00 AM CST / 9:00 AM EST works well without being too early for either time zone.
- No DST adjustment needed for recurring meetings -- both zones shift on the same dates, so your calendar events auto-adjust correctly.
Time Difference & DST
ET is 1 hour ahead of CT. CT is at UTC-5 and ET is at UTC-4.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CST and EST?
What is 9:00 AM CST in Eastern Time?
Do Central and Eastern time zones change clocks on the same dates?
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