CST to Los Angeles Time Converter
Convert Central Time to Los Angeles instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central Time
CST
2:15
Los Angeles
PST
12:15
CST and Los Angeles are on daylight savings right now, shown as CDT and PDT.
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How the CST to Los Angeles time difference works
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind CST. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. Los Angeles (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM CST is 7:00 AM Los Angeles. 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
CST offset
UTC-6
Los Angeles offset
UTC-8
CST to Los Angeles conversion chart
| Central Time (CST) | Los Angeles (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 CST (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Los Angeles). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
Los Angeles (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
CST to Los Angeles questions
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind CST?
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind CST. So 9:00 AM CST is 7:00 AM Los Angeles, and 5:00 PM CST is 3:00 PM Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 PM CST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CST in Central Time, it is 10:00 AM Los Angeles in Los Angeles.
How many hours difference is there between CST and Los Angeles?
There is a 2 hours difference. Los Angeles (PST) runs 2 hours behind Central Time (CST).
Do CST and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Both Central Time and Los Angeles 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 CST and Los Angeles?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Los Angeles). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Central Time and Los Angeles.
Which cities use CST and Los Angeles?
Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis. Los Angeles (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield.