PST to CST
Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central Standard Time (CST). CST is 2 hours ahead of PST.
Conversion table
| PST | CST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
Based on standard-time offsets. Daylight Saving Time can shift the real difference by an hour — use the live tool for exact, current conversions.
Business hours overlap
A 9:00 AM–5:00 PM working day in PST runs from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM in CST.
Daylight Saving Time
Both PST and CST observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference stays roughly constant year-round — though the brief weeks when their clock changes don't line up can shift it by an hour.
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Major cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver
Central Standard Time (CST)
Major cities: Chicago, Dallas, Mexico City
Other conversions
Convert between any time zones with DST handled automatically.
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