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CDT to EDT Time Converter

Live conversion between Central Daylight Time (CDT) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

CDT now
8:47:33 PM
Thursday, Apr 16, 2026
EDT now
9:47:33 PM
Thursday, Apr 16, 2026

EDT is exactly one hour ahead of CDT — both are summer (DST) variants of their respective US time zones.

CDT → EDT for every hour

CDT (Chicago)EDT
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 (Apr 17, 2026)

Highlighted row is the current CDT hour. Times computed from IANA zones — DST-safe.

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Where each zone is used

CDT — Central Daylight Time
United States (Central, summer)
Cities: Chicago, Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, Minneapolis
EDT — Eastern Daylight Time
United States (Eastern, summer)
Cities: New York, Atlanta, Washington, Miami, Boston

More CDT converters

CDT → ESTCDT → CSTCDT → PSTCDT → UTCCDT → ISTCDT → GMT

Frequently asked questions

What is CDT to EDT time difference?
CDT (Central Daylight Time) is UTC −5 and EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is UTC −4. Use the live clock and 24-hour table on this page for the exact current difference.
Does CDT change for daylight saving?
Yes — CDT is the summer (DST) form of its time zone.
What time is 9am CDT in EDT?
9:00 AM CDT ≈ 10:00 AM EDT.
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