CT to GMT time converter
GMT is 5 hours ahead of CT. When it is 9:00 AM in CT, it is 2:00 PM in GMT.
2:04 PM in CT, Friday, October 16, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
CT to GMT conversion table
Every hour of today in CT and the matching time in GMT. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| CT | GMT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in CT (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in GMT).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because CT and GMT switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +5h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between CT and GMT?
GMT is 5 hours ahead of CT.
What time is it in GMT when it is 9 AM in CT?
When it is 9:00 AM in CT, it is 2:00 PM in GMT.
When is the best time to call GMT from CT?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in CT (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in GMT).
Does the time difference between CT and GMT change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.