Chicago Time to PST Converter
PST is 2 hours behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 7:00 AM PST.
PST is 2 hours behind CST. To convert Chicago Time to PST, subtract 2 hours from the Chicago Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 7:00 AM PST.
Chicago Time (Chicago time) is used in Chicago, USA. PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
Chicago Time to PST time conversion table
Chicago Time to PST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Chicago Time | PST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 10:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CST | 11:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM CST | 12:00 AM PST | night |
| 3:00 AM CST | 1:00 AM PST | night |
| 4:00 AM CST | 2:00 AM PST | night |
| 5:00 AM CST | 3:00 AM PST | night |
| 6:00 AM CST | 4:00 AM PST | night |
| 7:00 AM CST | 5:00 AM PST | night |
| 8:00 AM CST | 6:00 AM PST | — |
| 9:00 AM CST | 7:00 AM PST | — |
| 10:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM PST | — |
| 11:00 AM CST | 9:00 AM PST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM CST | 10:00 AM PST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM CST | 11:00 AM PST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM CST | 12:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM CST | 1:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM PST | — |
| 6:00 PM CST | 4:00 PM PST | — |
| 7:00 PM CST | 5:00 PM PST | — |
| 8:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM PST | — |
| 9:00 PM CST | 7:00 PM PST | — |
| 10:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM PST | — |
| 11:00 PM CST | 9:00 PM PST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Chicago Time to PST
Subtract 2 hours from the Chicago Time time to get PST.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 7:00 AM PST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CST = 11:00 PM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Chicago Time and PST
The time difference between Chicago Time and PST is 2 hours all year – PST is behind CST.
Chicago Time and PST during daylight saving time
- Chicago Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
Best time for a meeting between Chicago Time and PST
Chicago Time and PST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PST, inside working hours for both.
Chicago Time to PST FAQ
What is the time difference between Chicago Time and PST?
PST is 2 hours behind CST all year. 9:00 AM CST = 7:00 AM PST.
What is 9 AM Chicago Time in PST?
9:00 AM CST is 7:00 AM PST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Chicago Time in PST?
12:00 PM CST is 10:00 AM PST.
Is PST ahead of or behind Chicago Time?
PST is 2 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in PST than in Chicago Time.
Does Chicago Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Chicago Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between Chicago Time and PST?
Chicago Time and PST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PST, inside working hours for both.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.