Time zone converter/PST to CST
PST to CST Converter
Central Standard Time (CST) is 2 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). To convert PST to CST, add 2 hours — for example, 9:00 AM PST is 11:00 AM CST.
- 9:00 AM PST→11:00 AM CST
- 10:00 AM PST→12:00 PM CST
- 11:00 AM PST→1:00 PM CST
- 5:00 PM PST→7:00 PM CST
CST = PST + 2 hours · PST = CST − 2 hours
PST → CST keeps winter time all year. PT → CT is Pacific Time to Central Time for the date you pick — including daylight time in summer.
Popular PST to CST conversions
From
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
PST · UTC−8
9:00 AM is a starting time, not the current time in Pacific Standard Time.
To
Central Standard Time (CST)
CST · UTC−6
11:00 AM CST
CST is 2 hours ahead PST
2 hours ahead
Change the date or time above. The converted time is shown under To.
CST = PST + 2 hours · PST = CST − 2 hours
PST and CST stay on winter time, so the difference is always two hours. If your invite only says Pacific or Central, pick the meeting date so the result matches local clocks that day — including daylight time in summer.
Popular PST to CST Conversions
Common times people convert between Pacific and Central — as PST/CST or as everyday Pacific Time to Central Time.
9 AM PST to CST
9:00 AM PST is 11:00 AM CST. 9 AM Pacific Time is normally 11 AM Central Time.
10 AM PST to CST
10:00 AM PST is 12:00 PM (noon) CST. 10 AM Pacific Time is noon Central Time.
11 AM PST to CST
11:00 AM PST is 1:00 PM CST. 11 AM Pacific Time is normally 1 PM Central Time.
5 PM PST to CST
5:00 PM PST is 7:00 PM CST. 5 PM Pacific Time is 7 PM Central Time.
4 PM Pacific Time to Central Time
4:00 PM Pacific Time is normally 6:00 PM Central Time. On standard time, 4:00 PM PST is 6:00 PM CST.
2 PM PST to CST
2:00 PM PST is 4:00 PM CST. The same two-hour step applies when you mean Pacific Time to Central Time.
1 PM PST to CST
1:00 PM PST is 3:00 PM CST. Pacific early afternoon is mid-afternoon in Central.
PST to CST Conversion Table
Every hour of the day. Highlighted rows are the times people convert most often. When the Central clock has moved to the next calendar day, the CST cell is marked Next day.
| PST | CST | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 2:00 AM CST | — |
| 1:00 AM PST | 3:00 AM CST | — |
| 2:00 AM PST | 4:00 AM CST | — |
| 3:00 AM PST | 5:00 AM CST | — |
| 4:00 AM PST | 6:00 AM CST | — |
| 5:00 AM PST | 7:00 AM CST | — |
| 6:00 AM PST | 8:00 AM CST | — |
| 7:00 AM PST | 9:00 AM CST | — |
| 8:00 AM PST | 10:00 AM CST | — |
| 9:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM CST | Popular |
| 10:00 AM PST | 12:00 PM CST | Popular |
| 11:00 AM PST | 1:00 PM CST | Popular |
| 12:00 PM PST | 2:00 PM CST | — |
| 1:00 PM PST | 3:00 PM CST | Popular |
| 2:00 PM PST | 4:00 PM CST | Popular |
| 3:00 PM PST | 5:00 PM CST | — |
| 4:00 PM PST | 6:00 PM CST | Popular |
| 5:00 PM PST | 7:00 PM CST | Popular |
| 6:00 PM PST | 8:00 PM CST | — |
| 7:00 PM PST | 9:00 PM CST | — |
| 8:00 PM PST | 10:00 PM CST | — |
| 9:00 PM PST | 11:00 PM CST | — |
| 10:00 PM PST | 12:00 AM CST · Next day | Next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 1:00 AM CST · Next day | Next day |
Pacific Time to Central Time
Pacific Time is normally 2 hours behind Central Time. For example, 9 AM Pacific Time is 11 AM Central Time. Day to day, PT to CT usually follows that same two-hour gap.
| When | PST → CST | PT → CT |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | Winter time all year | Local clocks for the date you pick |
| Pacific side | PST · UTC−8 | PST or PDT |
| Central side | CST · UTC−6 | CST or CDT |
| A typical winter day | +2 hours | +2 hours |
| A typical summer day | +2 hours | Usually +2 hours |
| Around the clock change | Still +2 hours | May briefly be 1 or 3 hours |
Most of the US Pacific and Central regions change clocks in the same weeks, so everyday Pacific Time to Central Time usually stays two hours apart. Each side still springs forward or falls back at 2:00 AM local time, so the gap can briefly be one or three hours. If the invite only says Pacific or Central, choose PT to CT and pick the meeting date.
PST vs CST: What Is the Time Difference?
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST. Pacific Standard Time (PST) is UTC−8, while Central Standard Time (CST) is UTC−6. To convert PST to CST, add 2 hours. For example, 10 AM PST is noon CST.
- PST = UTC−8
- CST = UTC−6
- CST = PST + 2 hours
- PST = CST − 2 hours
Example: 9 AM PST is 11 AM CST. 5 PM PST is 7 PM CST. Subtract two hours to go from CST back to PST.
PST/CST vs PT/CT: What’s the Difference?
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PST | Pacific Standard Time, UTC−8 |
| PDT | Pacific Daylight Time, UTC−7 |
| PT | Pacific Time, PST or PDT |
| CST | Central Standard Time, UTC−6 |
| CDT | Central Daylight Time, UTC−5 |
| CT | Central Time, CST or CDT |
Most of the US Pacific and Central regions change clocks in the same weeks of spring and fall. So everyday Pacific Time to Central Time usually stays two hours apart in winter and in summer. What changes is the name on the clock: PST/CST in standard time, PDT/CDT in daylight time.
Check with a real date: on a January workday, 9 AM PST is 11 AM CST. On a July workday, 9 AM PDT is 11 AM CDT — still two hours, different names. PST to CST keeps winter time even in July. Pacific Time to Central Time uses the date you enter and shows PDT or CDT when cities are on daylight time.
Use Pacific Time to Central Time for local clocks on a given day. Stay with PST to CST when the schedule truly means winter time on both sides.
Current Pacific and Central Time
What’s on the clock right now in Pacific and Central time. PST and CST below keep winter time all year, even when cities are on daylight time.
Pacific Time
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PT
Central Time
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CT
PST
UTC−8
Standard time all year
CST
UTC−6
Standard time all year
PST to CST Meeting Planner
Shared workday hours with the usual two-hour difference. Highlighted rows are easier on both sides — roughly 9 AM to 2 PM Pacific / 11 AM to 4 PM Central. For a summer meeting, pick the date so both places match local clocks.
| Pacific | Central | For calls |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Early on the West Coast (7 AM there, 9 AM Central) |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Still early for Pacific (8 AM / 10 AM Central) |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Works well for both (9 AM / 11 AM Central) |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Works well for both (10 AM / noon Central) |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Works well for both (11 AM / 1 PM Central) |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Works well for both (noon / 2 PM Central) |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Works well for both (1 PM / 3 PM Central) |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Late day, still workable (2 PM / 4 PM Central) |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Late for Central (3 PM Pacific / 5 PM Central) |
CST to PST Converter
Going the other way? Subtract 2 hours from a CST time to get PST.
About These Time Zones
Open a zone page for a standard-time label such as EST, or a regional clock like Eastern Time that follows daylight saving for the date you pick.
PST to CST FAQ
- What is 9 AM PST in CST?
- 9 AM PST is 11 AM CST. Add 2 hours to convert Pacific Standard Time to Central Standard Time. 9 AM Pacific Time is normally 11 AM Central Time as well.
- What is 10 AM PST in CST?
- 10 AM PST is 12 PM (noon) CST. 10 AM Pacific Time is normally noon Central Time as well.
- What is 11 AM PST in CST?
- 11 AM PST is 1 PM CST. Add 2 hours to convert Pacific Standard Time to Central Standard Time.
- How many hours is CST ahead of PST?
- CST is 2 hours ahead of PST. CST is UTC−6 and PST is UTC−8, so add 2 hours to a PST time to get CST.
- What is Pacific Time to Central Time?
- Pacific Time is normally 2 hours behind Central Time. 9 AM Pacific Time is 11 AM Central Time. PT and CT are the everyday names people use; clocks show PST or CST in winter and PDT or CDT in summer. If a meeting invite only says Pacific or Central, pick the date so the answer matches local clocks that day.
- What is the difference between PST/CST and PT/CT?
- PST and CST are winter (standard) time all year — UTC−8 and UTC−6. PT and CT are everyday Pacific and Central time: PST/CST in winter, PDT/CDT in summer. Use Pacific Time to Central Time when you want local clocks for a specific day.
- Does the PST to CST converter account for daylight saving time?
- PST to CST keeps winter time on both sides all year. Choose Pacific Time to Central Time if you want the result to match the date you pick, including PDT or CDT when cities are on daylight time.