Check spefic time for matching criteria

$ct_daily_time = date('H:i:s');
$is_user_entry_enabled = false;
if (strtotime($ct_daily_time) > strtotime('08:25:00') && strtotime($ct_daily_time) < strtotime('17:15:00')) {
      $is_user_entry_enabled = true;
}

if (!$is_user_entry_enabled) {
    return response()->json([
        'status' => false,
        'message' => 'Entry Restricted for this Session, Please Login as Per your Scheduled Date & Time (8.30 AM to 5.00 PM)',
    ]);
}