Chicago to PST Time Converter
Convert Chicago to Pacific Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Chicago
CST
3:25
Pacific Time
PST
1:25
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How the Chicago to PST time difference works
PST is 2 hours behind Chicago. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. Pacific Time (PST) is the time zone of the US West Coast. For example, 9:00 AM Chicago is 7:00 AM PST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
2 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
Chicago offset
UTC-6
PST offset
UTC-8
Chicago to PST conversion chart
| Chicago (CST) | Pacific Time (PST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Chicago (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
Pacific Time (PST)
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleSan DiegoLas VegasPortland
Chicago to PST questions
Is PST ahead of or behind Chicago?
PST is 2 hours behind Chicago. So 9:00 AM Chicago is 7:00 AM PST, and 5:00 PM Chicago is 3:00 PM PST.
What time is it in PST when it is 12:00 PM Chicago?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Chicago in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM PST in Pacific Time.
How many hours difference is there between Chicago and PST?
There is a 2 hours difference. Pacific Time (PST) runs 2 hours behind Chicago (CST).
Do Chicago and PST observe daylight saving time?
Both Chicago and Pacific Time observe daylight saving time on aligned dates, so the 2 hours difference between them holds all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and PST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Chicago (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Chicago and Pacific Time.
Which cities use Chicago and PST?
Chicago (CST) covers cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lincoln (Nebraska). Pacific Time (PST) covers cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Las Vegas, Portland.