PST to Chicago Time Converter
Convert Pacific Time to Chicago instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Pacific Time
PST
1:26
Chicago
CST
3:26
PST and Chicago are on daylight savings right now, shown as PDT and CDT.
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How the PST to Chicago time difference works
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of PST. Pacific Time (PST) is the time zone of the US West Coast. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM PST is 11:00 AM Chicago. 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
PST offset
UTC-8
Chicago offset
UTC-6
PST to Chicago conversion chart
| Pacific Time (PST) | Chicago (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 PST (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Chicago). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Pacific Time (PST)
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleSan DiegoLas VegasPortland
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
PST to Chicago questions
Is Chicago ahead of or behind PST?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of PST. So 9:00 AM PST is 11:00 AM Chicago, and 5:00 PM PST is 7:00 PM Chicago.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 PM PST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) PST in Pacific Time, it is 2:00 PM Chicago in Chicago.
How many hours difference is there between PST and Chicago?
There is a 2 hours difference. Chicago (CST) runs 2 hours ahead of Pacific Time (PST).
Do PST and Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Both Pacific Time and Chicago 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 PST and Chicago?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PST (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Chicago). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Pacific Time and Chicago.
Which cities use PST and Chicago?
Pacific Time (PST) covers cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Las Vegas, Portland. Chicago (CST) covers cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lincoln (Nebraska).