Guangzhou Time to PST Converter
PST is 16 hours behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 5:00 PM PST (previous day).
PST is 16 hours behind CST at the moment. To convert Guangzhou Time to PST, subtract 16 hours from the Guangzhou Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 5:00 PM PST (previous day).
Guangzhou Time (Guangzhou time) is used in Guangzhou, China. 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.
Guangzhou Time to PST time conversion table
Guangzhou Time to PST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Guangzhou Time | PST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CST | 9:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM CST | 10:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM CST | 11:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM CST | 12:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM CST | 1:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM CST | 2:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM CST | 3:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM CST | 4:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM CST | 5:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 10:00 AM CST | 6:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM CST | 7:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 PM CST | 9:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 PM CST | 10:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 3:00 PM CST | 11:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 4:00 PM CST | 12:00 AM PST | night |
| 5:00 PM CST | 1:00 AM PST | night |
| 6:00 PM CST | 2:00 AM PST | night |
| 7:00 PM CST | 3:00 AM PST | night |
| 8:00 PM CST | 4:00 AM PST | night |
| 9:00 PM CST | 5:00 AM PST | night |
| 10:00 PM CST | 6:00 AM PST | — |
| 11:00 PM CST | 7:00 AM PST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Guangzhou Time to PST
Subtract 16 hours from the Guangzhou Time time to get PST.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 5:00 PM PST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CST = 9:00 AM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Guangzhou Time and PST
The time difference between Guangzhou Time and PST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: PST is 16 hours behind of Guangzhou Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: PST is 15 hours behind of Guangzhou Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: PST is 16 hours behind of Guangzhou Time.
Guangzhou Time and PST during daylight saving time
- Guangzhou Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- 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 Guangzhou Time and PST
Guangzhou Time and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CST, which is 3:00 PM PST.
Guangzhou Time to PST FAQ
What is the time difference between Guangzhou Time and PST?
Right now PST is 16 hours behind CST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Guangzhou Time in PST?
9:00 AM CST is 5:00 PM PST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) Guangzhou Time in PST?
12:00 PM CST is 8:00 PM PST (previous day).
Is PST ahead of or behind Guangzhou Time?
PST is 16 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in PST than in Guangzhou Time.
Does Guangzhou Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Guangzhou Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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 Guangzhou Time and PST?
Guangzhou Time and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CST, which is 3:00 PM PST.
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.