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Central Time to Eastern Time

Eastern Time is currently 1 hour ahead Central Time. Live times below, plus a quick-reference table for common hours.

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9:00 AM–4:00 PM Central Time is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time (7 hours of shared 9 AM–5 PM time).

Common times

  • 6:00 AM Central Time = 7:00 AM Eastern Time
  • 9:00 AM Central Time = 10:00 AM Eastern Time
  • 12:00 PM Central Time = 1:00 PM Eastern Time
  • 3:00 PM Central Time = 4:00 PM Eastern Time
  • 5:00 PM Central Time = 6:00 PM Eastern Time
  • 8:00 PM Central Time = 9:00 PM Eastern Time

Central Time to Eastern Time hour-by-hour conversion table

Highlighted rows fall within 9 AM–5 PM on both sides.

Central TimeEastern Time
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)

Related conversions

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Frequently asked questions

What is 3 PM Central Time in Eastern Time?

3:00 PM Central Time is 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

What are the overlapping business hours between Central Time and Eastern Time?

9:00 AM–4:00 PM Central Time is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time (7 hours of shared 9 AM–5 PM time).

What is the time difference between Central Time and Eastern Time?

Eastern Time is currently 1 hour ahead Central Time (CDT vs EDT).

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes, the difference is computed live from the IANA time zone database, so it's automatically correct whether either zone is in standard or daylight time.