PST to CST Time Converter
Convert Pacific Time to Central Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Pacific Time
PST
1:23
Central Time
CST
3:23
PST and CST are on daylight savings right now, shown as PDT and CDT.
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How the PST to CST time difference works
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST. Pacific Time (PST) is the time zone of the US West Coast. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. For example, 9:00 AM PST 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
PST offset
UTC-8
CST offset
UTC-6
PST to CST conversion chart
| Pacific Time (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 PST (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Pacific Time (PST)
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleSan DiegoLas VegasPortland
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
PST to CST questions
Is CST ahead of or behind PST?
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST. So 9:00 AM PST is 11:00 AM CST, and 5:00 PM PST is 7:00 PM CST.
What time is it in CST when it is 12:00 PM PST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) PST in Pacific Time, it is 2:00 PM CST in Central Time.
How many hours difference is there between PST and CST?
There is a 2 hours difference. Central Time (CST) runs 2 hours ahead of Pacific Time (PST).
Do PST and CST observe daylight saving time?
Both Pacific Time 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 PST and CST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PST (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Pacific Time and Central Time.
Which cities use PST and CST?
Pacific Time (PST) covers cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Las Vegas, Portland. Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis.