CST to PST time difference
Right now US Pacific Time is 2 hours behind US Central Time: when it is 9:00 AM in US Central Time (CDT), it is 7:00 AM in US Pacific Time (PDT). The difference is not fixed. US Central Time and US Pacific Time change the clocks twice a year, so from November 2, 2026 the gap becomes 2 hours, and from March 15, 2027 it goes back to 2 hours.
CT, CST and CDT; PT, PST and PDT
CT means Central Time, whatever the season. It is CST (Central Standard Time, UTC-6) from early November to mid-March and CDT (Central Daylight Time, UTC-5) the rest of the year. Today it is CDT. PT means Pacific Time, whatever the season. It is PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) from early November to mid-March and PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) the rest of the year. Today it is PDT. Because all of these zones change their clocks on the same nights, the gap between CT and PT stays 2 hours all year. People often write "EST" all year when they mean Eastern Time; the times on this page are correct either way.
CST to PST conversion table
Every hour of the day in US Central Time and the matching time in US Pacific Time, for today, October 13, 2026.
| CST (US Central Time) | PST (US Pacific Time) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Scheduling tips
The gap is small, so normal working hours mostly overlap. When you share a time, write the zone with it, such as "9:00 AM CST", and remember that a time near midnight can fall on a different date on the other side.
Reverse: PST to CST. Other converters: PKT to PST · CST to PKT · EST to PST · CST to EST · CST to MST · MST to PST · any time zone to your time
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CST and PST?
Right now US Pacific Time is 2 hours behind US Central Time. The gap changes to 2 hours on November 2, 2026 when daylight saving time starts or ends.
What time is it in US Pacific Time when it is 9 AM in US Central Time?
7:00 AM.
What is 8 PM CST in PST?
6:00 PM PDT.
Does the CST to PST difference change during the year?
Yes. One or both places use daylight saving time, so the gap changes on November 2, 2026 and March 15, 2027.
How do I convert CST to PST?
Enter the CST time and date at the top. The converter applies the difference for that date, including daylight saving time.
What is 12 PM CST in PST?
10:00 AM today.
What is 6 PM CST in PST?
4:00 PM today.
What is the best time for a call between US Central Time and US Pacific Time?
Pick a time that is in working hours in both places; the hour-by-hour table on this page shows both clocks side by side.