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CDT Time Now

Central Time
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Central Standard Time (CST)
Day of weekSunday
Day of year312
Week numberWeek 45
DST statusNot active

CDT is not in use right now: Central Time is on CST (UTC−6). The clock shows the time at CDT's own offset, UTC−5.

CDT is 5 hours behind of UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).

CDT time zone

Central Time

Central Standard Time (CST)

IANA: America/Chicago · UTC−6

Daylight saving time in CDT

Not in effect now

Next change: Sun 14 Mar, clocks go forward 1 hour (02:00 → 03:00)

Sunrise and sunset in CDT today

Sunrise 06:30 · Sunset 16:38

Daylight 10h 08m · Solar noon 11:34

What time zone is CDT in?

CDT is on Central Time (CST, UTC−6). The IANA identifier is America/Chicago.

Does CDT observe daylight saving time?

Yes. CDT is on standard time now. The next changes:

  • Sunday 14 March 2027: clocks go forward at 02:00 to 03:00 (CST → CDT)
  • Sunday 7 November 2027: clocks go back at 02:00 to 01:00 (CDT → CST)

Time in CDT vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from CDT
New York Sun1 hour ahead
Los Angeles Sun2 hours behind
London Sun6 hours ahead
Paris Sun7 hours ahead
Dubai Sun10 hours ahead
Mumbai Sun11.5 hours ahead
Singapore Sun14 hours ahead
Tokyo Sun15 hours ahead
Sydney Sun17 hours ahead
Johannesburg Sun8 hours ahead
São Paulo Sun3 hours ahead

November 2026 calendar for CDT

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Frequently asked questions about CDT

What time zone is CDT in?
Central Time (CST), UTC−6; IANA zone America/Chicago.
When do the clocks change in CDT?
Next on Sunday 14 March 2027, when clocks go forward from 02:00 to 03:00.

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