5 PM EST to CDT

Eastern Standard Time → Central Daylight Time

Business hours overlap

EST

5 PM

UTC-4

=

CDT

4 PM

UTC-5

5 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time) equals 4 PM CDT (Central Daylight Time). This is a common time for meetings across time zones.

Live — EST

05:30:35

Wednesday, March 18

UTC-4

DST active

Live — CDT

04:30:35

Wednesday, March 18

UTC-5

DST active

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

  • EST (Eastern Standard Time) observes DST — currently active (clocks are +1h ahead).
  • DST transitions may shift this offset by ±1 hour twice per year.

EST

Full name
Eastern Standard Time
UTC offset
UTC-4
DST
Active
Region
North America

CDT

Full name
Central Daylight Time
UTC offset
UTC-5
DST
Not observed
Region
North America