PDT to CDT Converter
Convert time between Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and Central Daylight Time (CDT)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
Time Difference
Central Daylight Time (CDT) is 0 hours ahead of Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
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Quick Reference
| PDT | CDT |
|---|---|
| 18:00 | 20:00 |
| 20:00 | 22:00 |
| 22:00 | 00:00 |
| 00:00 | 02:00 |
| 02:00 | 04:00 |
| 04:00 | 06:00 |
| 06:00 | 08:00 |
| 08:00 | 10:00 |
| 10:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 14:00 |
| 14:00 | 16:00 |
| 16:00 | 18:00 |
Related Time Zone Conversions
About PDT to CDT Time Conversion
Converting time between Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and Central Daylight Time (CDT) is essential for coordinating across the US during daylight saving time months (March to November). PDT is UTC-7 and CDT is UTC-5, making CDT 1 hour ahead of PDT. This is a straightforward one-hour difference during the daylight saving season.
This converter uses the IANA timezone database to ensure accurate calculations during the daylight saving time period. Whether you're scheduling business meetings between coasts, planning travel, or coordinating distributed teams, this tool provides reliable real-time conversions for Pacific and Central region coordination.
Common Use Cases for PDT to CDT Conversion
Business & Work
- Scheduling meetings between Pacific and Central regions during daylight hours
- Coordinating with Chicago, Dallas, and Houston business offices
- Managing distributed US teams across Pacific and Central time zones
- Planning conference calls and webinars across coasts
Personal & Travel
- Planning travel between Pacific and Central regions
- Coordinating with family and friends across time zones
- Scheduling virtual events during daylight saving season
- Understanding broadcast and live event times
Time Zone Information
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
- UTC Offset: UTC-7
- IANA Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Daylight Saving: Second Sunday in March to First Sunday in November
- Major Cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Portland
- Coverage: Pacific United States and Canada
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
- UTC Offset: UTC-5
- IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
- Daylight Saving: Second Sunday in March to First Sunday in November
- Major Cities: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Memphis
- Coverage: Central United States and parts of Canada
Quick Reference: PDT to CDT
Note: CDT is always 1 hour ahead of PDT (March - November)