Convert Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to Central Daylight Time (CDT) instantly. Free, fast and accurate time zone converter with real-time updates.
| EDT Time | CDT Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EDT | 11:00 PM CDT |
| 12:30 AM EDT | 11:30 PM CDT |
| 1:00 AM EDT | 12:00 AM CDT |
| 1:30 AM EDT | 12:30 AM CDT |
| 2:00 AM EDT | 1:00 AM CDT |
| 2:30 AM EDT | 1:30 AM CDT |
| 3:00 AM EDT | 2:00 AM CDT |
| 3:30 AM EDT | 2:30 AM CDT |
| 4:00 AM EDT | 3:00 AM CDT |
| 4:30 AM EDT | 3:30 AM CDT |
| 5:00 AM EDT | 4:00 AM CDT |
| 5:30 AM EDT | 4:30 AM CDT |
| 6:00 AM EDT | 5:00 AM CDT |
| 6:30 AM EDT | 5:30 AM CDT |
| 7:00 AM EDT | 6:00 AM CDT |
| 7:30 AM EDT | 6:30 AM CDT |
| 8:00 AM EDT | 7:00 AM CDT |
| 8:30 AM EDT | 7:30 AM CDT |
| 9:00 AM EDT | 8:00 AM CDT |
| 9:30 AM EDT | 8:30 AM CDT |
| 10:00 AM EDT | 9:00 AM CDT |
| 10:30 AM EDT | 9:30 AM CDT |
| 11:00 AM EDT | 10:00 AM CDT |
| 11:30 AM EDT | 10:30 AM CDT |
| 12:00 PM EDT | 11:00 AM CDT |
| 12:30 PM EDT | 11:30 AM CDT |
| 1:00 PM EDT | 12:00 PM CDT |
| 1:30 PM EDT | 12:30 PM CDT |
| 2:00 PM EDT | 1:00 PM CDT |
| 2:30 PM EDT | 1:30 PM CDT |
| 3:00 PM EDT | 2:00 PM CDT |
| 3:30 PM EDT | 2:30 PM CDT |
| 4:00 PM EDT | 3:00 PM CDT |
| 4:30 PM EDT | 3:30 PM CDT |
| 5:00 PM EDT | 4:00 PM CDT |
| 5:30 PM EDT | 4:30 PM CDT |
| 6:00 PM EDT | 5:00 PM CDT |
| 6:30 PM EDT | 5:30 PM CDT |
| 7:00 PM EDT | 6:00 PM CDT |
| 7:30 PM EDT | 6:30 PM CDT |
| 8:00 PM EDT | 7:00 PM CDT |
| 8:30 PM EDT | 7:30 PM CDT |
| 9:00 PM EDT | 8:00 PM CDT |
| 9:30 PM EDT | 8:30 PM CDT |
| 10:00 PM EDT | 9:00 PM CDT |
| 10:30 PM EDT | 9:30 PM CDT |
| 11:00 PM EDT | 10:00 PM CDT |
| 11:30 PM EDT | 10:30 PM CDT |
Central Daylight Time (CDT) is 1 hour behind Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). When converting from EDT to CDT, you need to subtract 1 hour to get the correct time.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Eastern Daylight Time, it's 11:00 AM in Central Daylight Time. This is because CDT is 1 hour behind EDT.
When it's 12:00 AM (midnight) in Eastern Daylight Time, it's 11:00 PM in Central Daylight Time.
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) has a UTC offset of -4:00, while Central Daylight Time (CDT) has a UTC offset of -5:00.
Simply subtract 1 hour to the EDT time. For example, 3:00 PM EDT becomes 2:00 PM CDT.
The best time depends on both parties' schedules. A common overlap during business hours (9 AM - 5 PM) would be when it's late afternoon in EDT. Use our converter to find the perfect time.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) observance varies by region. Some areas within Eastern Daylight Time and Central Daylight Time zones may observe DST, which can temporarily change the time difference by 1 hour.
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used by various countries and regions around the world. The UTC offset of -4:00 is shared by multiple time zones.
Central Daylight Time (CDT) is used by various countries and regions around the world. With a UTC offset of -5:00, this time zone covers multiple geographic areas.
Yes! Remember that CDT is always 1 hour behind EDT. If it's noon in EDT, it's 11:00 AM in CDT. Bookmark this page for quick reference!
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