New York to Central Time Converter

Offset

1 hour

New York (EDT) is currently ahead of Central Time (CST).

EDT: UTC-4

CST: UTC-5

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–6 PM in New York (9 AM–5 PM in Central Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 2:00 PM New York (1:00 PM Central Time).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

New York uses Eastern Time (EST, or EDT).

Central Time is also known as CST, or CDT.

New York and Central Time are approximately 700 miles apart.

Full 24-hour conversion table.

Both New York and Central Time observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.

Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).

Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

New York

Central Time

Daylight overlap: 13h 56m — 6:22 AM–8:18 PM in New York (5:22 AM–7:18 PM in Central Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.