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CDT Time Now

Central Time
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Central Daylight Time (CDT) • UTC−5
Day of weekThursday
Day of year274
Week numberWeek 40
DST statusActive

CDT is in use right now in Central Time (UTC−5).

CDT is 10.5 hours behind of IST (India Standard Time).

CDT time zone

Central Time

Central Daylight Time (CDT)

IANA: America/Chicago · UTC−5

Daylight saving time in CDT

In effect now

Next change: Sun 1 Nov, clocks go back 1 hour (02:00 → 01:00)

Sunrise and sunset in CDT today

Sunrise 06:45 · Sunset 18:34

Daylight 11h 48m · Solar noon 12:40

Time in CDT vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from CDT
New York Thu1 hour ahead
Los Angeles Thu2 hours behind
London Fri6 hours ahead
Paris Fri7 hours ahead
Dubai Fri9 hours ahead
Mumbai Fri10.5 hours ahead
Singapore Fri13 hours ahead
Tokyo Fri14 hours ahead
Sydney Fri15 hours ahead
Johannesburg Fri7 hours ahead
São Paulo Thu2 hours ahead

What time zone is CDT in?

CDT is on Central Time (CDT, UTC−5). The IANA identifier is America/Chicago.

Does CDT observe daylight saving time?

Yes. CDT is on daylight saving time now. The next changes:

  • Sunday 1 November 2026: clocks go back at 02:00 to 01:00 (CDT → CST)
  • 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)

October 2026 calendar for CDT

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Frequently asked questions about CDT

What time zone is CDT in?
Central Time (CDT), UTC−5; IANA zone America/Chicago.
When do the clocks change in CDT?
Next on Sunday 1 November 2026, when clocks go back from 02:00 to 01:00.

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