UTC to CDT Time Converter
Live conversion between Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and Central Daylight Time (CDT).
UTC now
1:47:37 AM
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
CDT now
8:47:37 PM
Thursday, Apr 16, 2026
CDT is UTC −5, so any UTC time minus 5 hours equals CDT.
UTC → CDT for every hour
| UTC (Chicago) | CDT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 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 |
Highlighted row is the current CDT hour. Times computed from IANA zones — DST-safe.
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Where each zone is used
UTC — Coordinated Universal Time
Global standard
Cities: —
CDT — Central Daylight Time
United States (Central, summer)
Cities: Chicago, Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, Minneapolis
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Frequently asked questions
What is UTC to CDT time difference?
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is UTC ±0 and CDT (Central Daylight Time) is UTC −5. Use the live clock and 24-hour table on this page for the exact current difference.
Does UTC change for daylight saving?
UTC itself is the standard (non-DST) form. The clock that uses UTC switches to a daylight-saving variant in summer.
What time is 9am UTC in CDT?
9:00 AM CDT ≈ 9:00 AM CDT.