EDT
UTC-4
Eastern Daylight Time
CDT
UTC-5
Central Daylight Time
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is 1 hour behind Central Daylight Time (CDT). When it is noon in EDT, it is 11 AM in CDT. This offset is fixed year-round.
Cities in EDT
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All 24 Hours — EDT to CDT
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Best Meeting Times — EDT & CDT
Recommended windows where both EDT and CDT participants are within working hours (8 AM–6 PM).
Tip: When scheduling between EDT and CDT, aim for the “Best” windows above. These times keep both parties within normal working hours, avoiding early-morning or late-evening fatigue.
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Frequently Asked Questions — EDT to CDT
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is 1 hour behind Central Daylight Time (CDT). EDT is UTC-4 and CDT is UTC-5.
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EDT
UTC-4
06:39:58
Tuesday
CDT
UTC-5
05:39:58
Tuesday
Right now, 6 AM EDT = 5 AM CDT
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