PST to CST time difference
Right now US Central Time is 2 hours ahead of US Pacific Time: when it is 9:00 AM in US Pacific Time (PDT), it is 11:00 AM in US Central Time (CDT). The difference is not fixed. US Pacific Time and US Central 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.
PT, PST and PDT; CT, CST and 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. 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. Because all of these zones change their clocks on the same nights, the gap between PT and CT 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.
PST to CST conversion table
Every hour of the day in US Pacific Time and the matching time in US Central Time, for today, October 13, 2026.
| PST (US Pacific Time) | CST (US Central Time) |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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 PST", and remember that a time near midnight can fall on a different date on the other side.
Reverse: CST to PST. Other converters: PST to PKT · PKT to CST · PST to EST · EST to CST · MST to CST · PST to MST · any time zone to your time
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between PST and CST?
Right now US Central Time is 2 hours ahead of US Pacific Time. The gap changes to 2 hours on November 2, 2026 when daylight saving time starts or ends.
What time is it in US Central Time when it is 9 AM in US Pacific Time?
11:00 AM.
What is 8 PM PST in CST?
10:00 PM CDT.
Does the PST to CST 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 PST to CST?
Enter the PST time and date at the top. The converter applies the difference for that date, including daylight saving time.
What is 12 PM PST in CST?
2:00 PM today.
What is 6 PM PST in CST?
8:00 PM today.
What is the best time for a call between US Pacific Time and US Central 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.