CST to PST Converter
Convert time between Central Standard Time (CST) and Pacific Time (PST/PDT).
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
Central Time is 2 hours ahead of Pacific Time right now.
- Now until Nov 1, 2026: Central Time is 2 hours ahead of Pacific Time (CDT → PDT).
- Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: Central Time is 1 hour ahead of Pacific Time (CST → PDT).
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: Central Time is 2 hours ahead of Pacific Time (CST → PST).
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: Central Time is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time (CDT → PST).
- From Mar 14, 2027: Central Time is 2 hours ahead of Pacific Time (CDT → PDT).
Central Time is on CDT right now, not CST
Pacific Time is on PDT right now, not PST
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
| CST (Central Time) | PDT (Pacific Time) |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across CST and PSTCST to PST conversion table
For Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Central Time.
| CDT | PDT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM(previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM(previous 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 |
About these time zones
Central Standard Time (CST)
Central Standard Time (CST) is UTC-6. Most of the central United States and Manitoba use CST only in winter and switch to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Most of Saskatchewan, most of Mexico and much of Central America stay on CST all year.
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is UTC-8. California, Washington, most of Oregon and Nevada, most of British Columbia and Baja California use PST in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Yukon left Pacific Time in 2020 and now stays on UTC-7 all year.
CST to PST FAQs
What time is it in PST when it is 9 AM CST?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT is 7:00 AM PDT in Pacific Time.
How many hours ahead is CST from PST?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Nov 1, 2026: Central Time is 2 hours ahead of Pacific Time (CDT → PDT). Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: Central Time is 1 hour ahead of Pacific Time (CST → PDT).
Should I use PST or PDT?
Pacific Time is on PDT (UTC-7) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Many people write “PST” all year, but strictly PST means Pacific Standard Time (always UTC-8). This converter follows the real local time in Pacific Time, including daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between CST and PST?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, good options are 11:00 AM CDT (9:00 AM PDT), 12:00 PM CDT (10:00 AM PDT), 1:00 PM CDT (11:00 AM PDT), 2:00 PM CDT (12:00 PM PDT). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
Does CST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Central Time switches between CST and CDT, so conversions depend on the date. CST itself always means UTC-6.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Pacific Time switches between PST and PDT, so conversions depend on the date. PST itself always means UTC-8.