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.
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Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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Central Standard Time (CST)
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The converted time appears in the result below.
Calculating time difference
Pick a date and time above.
CST = PST + 2 hours · PST = CST − 2 hours
PST to CST keeps both sides on standard time (UTC−8 and UTC−6) all year. Choose PT to CT when you need Pacific Time to Central Time for a specific date — including PDT or CDT if that region is on daylight time.
PST to CST Conversion Table
Every hour of the day. Highlighted rows are the times people convert most often. If you see +1 next to CST, the Central clock has moved to the next calendar 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 | Common |
| 10:00 AM PST | 12:00 PM CST | Common |
| 11:00 AM PST | 1:00 PM CST | — |
| 12:00 PM PST | 2:00 PM CST | — |
| 1:00 PM PST | 3:00 PM CST | Common |
| 2:00 PM PST | 4:00 PM CST | Common |
| 3:00 PM PST | 5:00 PM CST | — |
| 4:00 PM PST | 6:00 PM CST | Common |
| 5:00 PM PST | 7:00 PM CST | Common |
| 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 +1 | Next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 1:00 AM CST +1 | Next day |
Popular PST to CST Conversions
Quick answers for common times between Pacific and Central, whether you mean standard time (PST/CST) or everyday Pacific Time to Central Time.
9 AM PST to CST
9:00 AM PST is 11:00 AM CST. A solid morning call time for West Coast teams reaching Chicago or Dallas — still morning on both sides. 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. Handy when you are on Pacific and want a noon lunch call for people in Central. 10 AM Pacific Time is noon Central Time.
5 PM PST to CST
5:00 PM PST is 7:00 PM CST. End of the day on the West Coast is early evening in the Midwest — fine for a quick last call, late for a long dinner plan in Central. 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. When a meeting invite only says Pacific, this is the usual reading. 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. Still a comfortable afternoon on Pacific; Central is already late in the workday. Works well when the host is on the West Coast and attendees are in Central.
1 PM PST to CST
1:00 PM PST is 3:00 PM CST. Pacific is just back from lunch; Central is mid-afternoon. A steady default for recurring meetings that should not start too early on the West Coast.
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.
PT means Pacific Time. CT means Central Time. In winter those clocks often show PST and CST; in summer they show PDT and CDT. If a meeting invite only says “Pacific” or “Central,” convert with a real date so standard or daylight time is chosen for you.
What Is the Time Difference Between PST and CST?
PST is UTC−8. CST is UTC−6. CST is two hours ahead of PST; PST is two hours behind CST. When both labels mean standard time, that difference stays the same all year.
- 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. A PST to CST conversion keeps standard time even in July. Pacific Time to Central Time uses the date you enter and shows PDT or CDT when that region is 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 standard time on both sides.
Current Pacific and Central Time
Live Pacific Time and Central Time below, with the seasonal name in use right now. PST and CST are listed separately as standard time year-round, so they are not confused with today’s regional clocks.
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
Workday hours on standard time. Highlighted rows are easier on both sides — roughly 9 AM to 2 PM Pacific / 11 AM to 4 PM Central. For a summer meeting on local Pacific and Central time, pick a date in the Pacific Time to Central Time conversion above.
| 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
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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. The same two-hour step applies to 10 AM Pacific Time to Central Time when both places are on standard time or both are on daylight 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.
- How do I convert PST to CST?
- Add 2 hours. CST = PST + 2 hours, and PST = CST − 2 hours. Example: 1 PM PST is 3 PM CST; 5 PM PST is 7 PM 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.
- What is the difference between PST/CST and PT/CT?
- PST and CST always mean standard time (UTC−8 and UTC−6). PT and CT mean everyday Pacific Time and Central Time, which use PST/CST in winter and PDT/CDT in summer. Use Pacific Time to Central Time when you want local time for a specific day.
- Does the PST to CST converter account for daylight saving time?
- The PST to CST option keeps both sides on standard time all year. Choose Pacific Time to Central Time if you want the result to match the date you pick, including PDT or CDT when that region is on daylight time.