What is Central Daylight Time?

Central Daylight Time (CDT) is a time zone in North America that observes daylight saving time (DST). The time is five hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) or UTC-5 and is observed in the United States, Canada, Mexico, parts of Central America, parts of the Caribbean, and parts of South America.

Uses of Central Daylight Time

CDT is used primarily in the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and parts of Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, and Missouri. In addition to the mainland United States, CDT is used in a number of countries and territories, which include the Bahamas, Canada, Cayman Islands, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, Turks and Caicos, and the United States Virgin Islands.

Why is Central Daylight Time Important?

Central Daylight Time is important because it allows many people in different parts of the world to coordinate their activities with people in the same area. It is also important for anyone travelling to use it to check the time for flights, appointments and other activities. CDT also allows for a better understanding of when the sun is up or down. This can be especially important information for outdoor events or activities that need to be coordinated with the right amount of light. It is also important for people in the areas that observe it to know when the transition from standard time to daylight saving time has occurred or will occur.