Los Angeles to CST Time Converter
Convert Los Angeles to Central Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Los Angeles
PST
1:30
Central Time
CST
3:30
Los Angeles and CST are on daylight savings right now, shown as PDT and CDT.
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How the Los Angeles to CST time difference works
CST is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles (PST) is a city in United States. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. For example, 9:00 AM Los Angeles is 11:00 AM CST. 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
Los Angeles offset
UTC-8
CST offset
UTC-6
Los Angeles to CST conversion chart
| Los Angeles (PST) | Central Time (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Los Angeles (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Los Angeles (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
Los Angeles to CST questions
Is CST ahead of or behind Los Angeles?
CST is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. So 9:00 AM Los Angeles is 11:00 AM CST, and 5:00 PM Los Angeles is 7:00 PM CST.
What time is it in CST when it is 12:00 PM Los Angeles?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Los Angeles in Los Angeles, it is 2:00 PM CST in Central Time.
How many hours difference is there between Los Angeles and CST?
There is a 2 hours difference. Central Time (CST) runs 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST).
Do Los Angeles and CST observe daylight saving time?
Both Los Angeles and Central 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 Los Angeles and CST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Los Angeles (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Los Angeles and Central Time.
Which cities use Los Angeles and CST?
Los Angeles (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield. Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis.