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Eastern Time to Central Time

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

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Best time to call or meet

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

Common times

  • 6:00 AM Eastern Time = 5:00 AM Central Time
  • 9:00 AM Eastern Time = 8:00 AM Central Time
  • 12:00 PM Eastern Time = 11:00 AM Central Time
  • 3:00 PM Eastern Time = 2:00 PM Central Time
  • 5:00 PM Eastern Time = 4:00 PM Central Time
  • 8:00 PM Eastern Time = 7:00 PM Central Time

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

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

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

Related conversions

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Frequently asked questions

What is 3 PM Eastern Time in Central Time?

3:00 PM Eastern Time is 2:00 PM Central Time.

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

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

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

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

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.