Central Time Zone

Heartland clock setting

The Central Time Zone is a North American time zone six hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-6), or five hours behind during daylight saving time.

It covers the central United States and Canada, including Chicago, Dallas, and Mexico City.

Often shortened to Central Time or CT: The meeting is at 3 PM Central.

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