Eastern Time (ET) is 1 hour ahead of Central Time (CT). This means that when it is 2 PM in the Eastern Time Zone, it is 1 PM in the Central Time Zone.
Here’s a simple breakdown:
- 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern Time = 11:00 AM Central Time
- 1:00 PM Eastern Time = 12:00 PM Central Time
- 2:00 PM Eastern Time = 1:00 PM Central Time
- 3:00 PM Eastern Time = 2:00 PM Central Time
This time difference holds true year-round, as both time zones observe Daylight Saving Time (DST) during the same periods.