CST to PST Converter
Convert Central Time (CST) to Pacific Time (PST).
Right now, Pacific Time (PDT) is 2 hours behind Central Time (CDT). (CDT is UTC-5, PDT is UTC-7.)
Common CST → PST times
CST to PST conversion table
| Central Time (CST) | Pacific Time (PST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Central Time to Pacific Time
Central Time (CST) covers Chicago, Dallas, Mexico City, while Pacific Time (PST) covers Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver. The current offset between them is 2 hours, with PST behind CST. Because at least one of these zones observes daylight saving time, the exact difference can shift by an hour at certain times of year — this page recalculates automatically so it is always current.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CST and PST?
PST (Pacific Time) is currently 2 hours behind CST (Central Time).
Is PST ahead of or behind CST?
PST is 2 hours behind CST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM CST in PST?
9:00 AM CST is 7:00 AM in PST.
Does Central Time (CST) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Central Time switches to CDT during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on CDT.