| Current: | CDT — Central Daylight Time |
|---|---|
| Next Change: | CST — Central Standard Time |
| Current Offset: | UTC/GMT -5 hours |
| Difference: | 1 hour behind Columbus |
2024 Time Zones - Central
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The graph above illustrates clock changes in Central during 2024.
Time Changes in Central Over the Years
Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes do not necessarily occur on the same date every year.
| Year | Date & Time | Abbreviation | Time Change | Offset After |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sun, Mar 12 at 2:00 am | CST → CDT | +1 hour (DST start) | UTC-5h |
| Sun, Nov 5 at 2:00 am | CDT → CST | -1 hour (DST end) | UTC-6h | |
| 2024 | Sun, Mar 10 at 2:00 am | CST → CDT | +1 hour (DST start) | UTC-5h |
| Sun, Nov 3 at 2:00 am | CDT → CST | -1 hour (DST end) | UTC-6h | |
| 2025 | Sun, Mar 9 at 2:00 am | CST → CDT | +1 hour (DST start) | UTC-5h |
| Sun, Nov 2 at 2:00 am | CDT → CST | -1 hour (DST end) | UTC-6h | |
| 2026 | Sun, Mar 8 at 2:00 am | CST → CDT | +1 hour (DST start) | UTC-5h |
| Sun, Nov 1 at 2:00 am | CDT → CST | -1 hour (DST end) | UTC-6h | |
| 2027 | Sun, Mar 14 at 2:00 am | CST → CDT | +1 hour (DST start) | UTC-5h |
| Sun, Nov 7 at 2:00 am | CDT → CST | -1 hour (DST end) | UTC-6h | |
| * All times are local Central time. Next time change is highlighted. | ||||
Data for the years before 1970 is not available for Central, however, we have earlier time zone history for Chicago available.
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