CST to Seattle Time Converter
PST is 2 hours behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 7:00 AM PST.
PST is 2 hours behind CST. To convert CST to Seattle Time, subtract 2 hours from the CST time: 9:00 AM CST = 7:00 AM PST.
CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year. Seattle Time (Seattle time) is used in Seattle, USA.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
CST to Seattle Time time conversion table
CST to Seattle Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CST | Seattle Time | 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 CST to Seattle Time
Subtract 2 hours from the CST time to get Seattle Time.
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 CST and Seattle Time
The time difference between CST and Seattle Time is 2 hours all year – PST is behind CST.
CST and Seattle Time during daylight saving time
- CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- Seattle Time 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 CST and Seattle Time
CST and Seattle Time 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.
CST to Seattle Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CST and Seattle Time?
PST is 2 hours behind CST all year. 9:00 AM CST = 7:00 AM PST.
What is 9 AM CST in Seattle Time?
9:00 AM CST is 7:00 AM PST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CST in Seattle Time?
12:00 PM CST is 10:00 AM PST.
Is Seattle Time ahead of or behind CST?
PST is 2 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in Seattle Time than in CST.
Does CST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
Does Seattle Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Seattle Time 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 CST and Seattle Time?
CST and Seattle Time 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 CT the same as CST?
CST is the winter (standard) name of Central Time (CT). From March to November the same clocks are called CDT. 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.