CAT to CT Time Converter
CT is 7 hours behind CAT. CAT is UTC+2:00, and The US Central states are currently on CDT (UTC-5:00).
Best Time to Call Between CAT and CT
Both zones are inside normal business hours between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CAT — that's 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CT. That's a 1-hour window.
both at work CAT only CT only neither — hours along the strip are CAT.
Common Times Converted
CAT on the left, CT on the right.
CAT to CT: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both zones are at work.
| CAT | CT | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | — |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM prev day | — |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM prev day | — |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM prev day | — |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM prev day | — |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM prev day | — |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev day | — |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | CAT only |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM | CAT only |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM | CAT only |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | CAT only |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM | CAT only |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM | CAT only |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | CAT only |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Both zones |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | CT only |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | CT only |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM | CT only |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM | CT only |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | CT only |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM | CT only |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM | CT only |
What CAT and CT Actually Are
CAT — Central Africa Time
Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Khartoum. Standing at UTC+2:00 as written, and the region does not change its clocks, so that offset holds all year.
Central Africa Time has never used daylight saving. Near the equator the length of the day changes so little that there would be nothing to shift.
CT — Central Time
Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Mexico City, Winnipeg. Standing at UTC-6:00 as written, and the region does change its clocks, so its live offset moves by an hour twice a year. The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, to CST.
Central Time is the widest US zone by land area, stretching from the Gulf coast to the Canadian border, and it also covers Mexico City.
What This Means in Practice
This gap is not fixed
CT changes its clocks and CAT does not, so the difference between them moves by an hour twice a year. A recurring meeting set now will drift for one side from Sunday, November 1, 2026 unless someone resets it.
Major Cities in Each Zone
Cities on CAT
Cities on CT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CAT and CT?
CT is 7 hours behind CAT. That is the live figure. Taken strictly as written, the gap between CAT and CT is 8 hours — the two differ because at least one of these regions is currently on daylight saving.
What is 9:00 AM CAT in CT?
9:00 AM CAT is 2:00 AM CT.
What are the best hours to schedule a call between CAT and CT?
Between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CAT, which is 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CT. Both sides are inside normal business hours through that window.
Does the difference between CAT and CT change during the year?
Yes. CT observes daylight saving and CAT does not, so the gap shifts by an hour at least twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026.