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