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New York · Toronto · Miami
Compare working hours worldwide in the meeting planner time zone.
Difference
CDT vs EDT
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Chicago · Houston · Dallas
EDT to CDT converter
EDT to CDT Converter
Convert EDT (New York) to CDT (Chicago) now. Live clocks, the current time difference, and a simple meeting window — free.
America/New_York
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EDT → CDT
To · Central Daylight Time
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America/Chicago
Interactive diagram
Watch EDT convert into CDT
Drag the Eastern DT hour. Watch the Central DT clock change.
Eastern DT
9:00 AM EDT
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CDT ← EDT
Central DT
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Full-day chart
EDT to CDT hourly conversion chart
Full-day table. Tap a row to copy. Labels follow daylight saving.
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Meeting times
Best EDT to CDT meeting window
Find hours that work on both sides. Then save the slot to your calendar.
Follow along
Step-by-step EDT to CDT conversion
Four short steps to convert any EDT time to CDT.
Choose EDT time
Select any hour in Eastern Daylight Time. Smart mode uses America/New_York.
EDT to CDT conversion guide
EDT to CDT conversion guide
This EDT to CDT converter shows Central Daylight Time (UTC−5) for any Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4) time. Use it to schedule between New York and Chicago. Choose Smart DST for live city clocks. Choose Fixed mode when you only want the EDT and CDT labels.
Eastern DT
EDT
UTC−4
New York · Toronto · Miami
EDT vs CDT—
Central DT
CDT
UTC−5
Chicago · Houston · Dallas
What is EDT to CDT conversion?
EDT to CDT conversion turns a EDT clock into the matching CDT time. Use it for calls, travel, and teams in New York and Chicago.
EDT to CDT time difference
CDT is 1 hour behind EDT. Subtract 1 hour from the EDT time to get CDT. The live clocks at the top show the current EDT to CDT gap.
EDT vs CDT
EDT is UTC−4. CDT is UTC−5. They are different names. If a region uses daylight saving, check the live labels.
EDT to CDT now / current time
Need edt to cdt right now? Read the live clocks, or tap Use current time for an instant EDT → CDT result.
EDT to CDT time difference
Season / context — tap to explore
See how daylight saving can change this pair.
Eastern DT—
—EDT → CDT
Central DT—
Quick answers
Eastern DT
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
UTC−4
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is UTC−4. Smart DST uses the city clock America/New_York so daylight saving stays correct for New York · Toronto · Miami.
- Cities: New York · Toronto · Miami
- City clock: America/New_York
- Fixed EDT: UTC−4
- On this page it pairs with CDT (UTC−5)
Central DT
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
UTC−5
Central Daylight Time (CDT) is UTC−5. Smart DST uses America/Chicago for cities such as Chicago · Houston · Dallas.
- Cities: Chicago · Houston · Dallas
- City clock: America/Chicago
- Fixed CDT: UTC−5
- From EDT: CDT is 1 hour behind EDT
EDT to CDT FAQ
Common EDT to CDT questions
What is the EDT to CDT time difference?
CDT is 1 hour behind EDT. Fixed labels: EDT = UTC−4, CDT = UTC−5. Subtract 1 hour from the EDT time to get CDT.
How do I convert EDT to CDT quickly?
Subtract 1 hour from the EDT time to get CDT. Example: 3:00 AM EDT → 2:00 AM CDT. Or use the live EDT to CDT converter above.
Is CDT the same as EDT?
No. EDT is UTC−4 (New York · Toronto · Miami). CDT is UTC−5 (Chicago · Houston · Dallas).
What is a good EDT to CDT meeting time?
These zones are close. A 10:00 AM EDT start is about 9:00 AM CDT. That is usually a good call time. Use the meeting planner on this page to export an ICS or Google Calendar invite.
What cities use EDT and CDT?
EDT is common in New York · Toronto · Miami. CDT is common in Chicago · Houston · Dallas. Smart DST uses America/New_York and America/Chicago.