CST to PST Converter – Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time
PST is 2 hours behind CST. CST (Central Standard Time) is UTC-6, switching to CDT (UTC-5) during daylight saving, while PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8, switching to PDT (UTC-7) during daylight saving. The live clocks below show the current time in both zones, updated every second.
CST to PST Conversion Table (Hour by Hour)
Standard-time conversion from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time. During daylight saving periods the offset shifts by one hour - the live clocks above always show the correct current time.
| CST (UTC-6) | PST (UTC-8) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CST and PST?
PST is 2 hours behind CST. CST (Central Standard Time) is UTC-6 and PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8.
How do I convert CST to PST?
Take your time in CST and subtract 2 hours. For example, 9:00 AM CST is 7:00 AM in PST. The live clocks at the top of this page always show the current conversion.
Does daylight saving time affect CST to PST conversion?
Yes. CST switches to CDT (UTC-5) in summer and PST switches to PDT (UTC-7) in summer, so the gap between the two zones changes during DST periods. The live clocks on this page use the IANA timezone database and always reflect the correct current offset automatically.
What is the best time for a meeting between CST and PST?
Look for overlap between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM working hours in both zones using the conversion table above. PST is 2 hours behind CST, so there is normally several hours of business-hours overlap.