Central Time (CT)
Central Time (CT) is the local time on the clocks of Texas, Illinois, Minnesota, Louisiana, Tennessee (west), Manitoba, much of Mexico.
CT is CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer.
Convert CT
Where CT is used
Texas, Illinois, Minnesota, Louisiana, Tennessee (west), Manitoba, much of Mexico.
Major cities on America/Chicago
CT and daylight saving time
The next change is on 14 March 2027 at 01:59 local time: clocks go forward one hour, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
CT FAQ
What is CT?
Central Time (CT) is the local time on the clocks of Texas, Illinois, Minnesota, Louisiana, Tennessee (west), Manitoba, much of Mexico.
What is the current CT time?
CT is UTC−6. The live clock on this page shows the current Central Time time, updated every second.
Which countries use CT?
CT is used in Texas, Illinois, Minnesota, Louisiana, Tennessee (west), Manitoba, much of Mexico.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.