Central Time
Time in Central Time now
21:05:10
NightFriday, October 9, 2026Week 41
Key facts
Time zoneCentral Time
AbbreviationCT
Typical offsetUTC -6 / -5
IANA exampleAmerica/Chicago
Time zone info for CT
UTC-5
Central Time
Central Time covers a large part of North America, including Chicago, Dallas, Houston and Winnipeg.
Common locations
Chicago21:05:10Central Time
Dallas21:05:10Central Time
Houston21:05:10Central Time
Winnipeg21:05:10Central Time