PST to CST Converter
Convert Pacific Time (PST) to Central Time (CST).
Right now, Central Time (CDT) is 2 hours ahead of Pacific Time (PDT). (PDT is UTC-7, CDT is UTC-5.)
Common PST → CST times
PST to CST conversion table
| 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 (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Pacific Time to Central Time
Pacific Time (PST) covers Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver, while Central Time (CST) covers Chicago, Dallas, Mexico City. The current offset between them is 2 hours, with CST ahead of PST. 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 PST and CST?
CST (Central Time) is currently 2 hours ahead of PST (Pacific Time).
Is CST ahead of or behind PST?
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM PST in CST?
9:00 AM PST is 11:00 AM in CST.
Does Pacific Time (PST) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Pacific Time switches to PDT during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on PDT.