CST to PST Time Converter
Convert Central Time to Pacific Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central Time
CST
3:24
Pacific Time
PST
1:24
CST and PST are on daylight savings right now, shown as CDT and PDT.
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How the CST to PST time difference works
PST is 2 hours behind CST. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. Pacific Time (PST) is the time zone of the US West Coast. For example, 9:00 AM CST 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
CST offset
UTC-6
PST offset
UTC-8
CST to PST conversion chart
| Central Time (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 CST (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
Pacific Time (PST)
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleSan DiegoLas VegasPortland
CST to PST questions
Is PST ahead of or behind CST?
PST is 2 hours behind CST. So 9:00 AM CST is 7:00 AM PST, and 5:00 PM CST is 3:00 PM PST.
What time is it in PST when it is 12:00 PM CST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CST in Central Time, it is 10:00 AM PST in Pacific Time.
How many hours difference is there between CST and PST?
There is a 2 hours difference. Pacific Time (PST) runs 2 hours behind Central Time (CST).
Do CST and PST observe daylight saving time?
Both Central Time 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 CST and PST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Central Time and Pacific Time.
Which cities use CST and PST?
Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis. Pacific Time (PST) covers cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Las Vegas, Portland.