Central Time (CT) to Local Time Converter
Pick a time below. Each page shows that CT time in your own time zone, worked out by your browser.
Central Time (CT): what you need to know
Central Time switches between standard and daylight time. Today it is UTC-05:00. It covers Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Mexico City, Winnipeg.
Daylight saving time in 2026
On Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM, clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM. The offset changes from UTC-06:00 to UTC-05:00.
On Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM. The offset changes from UTC-05:00 to UTC-06:00.
CT conversion chart
| CT | UTC | In your time zone |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | … |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM | … |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM | … |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM | … |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM | … |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM | … |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | … |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | … |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | … |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | … |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM | … |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | … |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | … |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | … |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | … |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | … |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | … |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | … |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | … |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | … |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | … |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | … |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | … |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | … |
Questions about Central Time
What is the UTC offset of Central Time?
Central Time is UTC-05:00 today. It moves between standard and daylight time during the year.
Where do people use CT?
CT covers Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Mexico City, Winnipeg.
What is 9 AM CT in UTC?
9:00 AM CT is 2:00 PM UTC.
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