Houston Time to PST Converter

PST is 2 hours behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 7:00 AM PST.

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PST is 2 hours behind CST. To convert Houston Time to PST, subtract 2 hours from the Houston Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 7:00 AM PST.

Houston Time (Houston time) is used in Houston, 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.

Houston Time to PST time conversion table

Houston Time to PST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Houston TimePSTDay
12:00 AM CST10:00 PM PSTprevious day
1:00 AM CST11:00 PM PSTprevious day
2:00 AM CST12:00 AM PSTnight
3:00 AM CST1:00 AM PSTnight
4:00 AM CST2:00 AM PSTnight
5:00 AM CST3:00 AM PSTnight
6:00 AM CST4:00 AM PSTnight
7:00 AM CST5:00 AM PSTnight
8:00 AM CST6:00 AM PST—
9:00 AM CST7:00 AM PST—
10:00 AM CST8:00 AM PST—
11:00 AM CST9:00 AM PSTwork hours
12:00 PM CST10:00 AM PSTwork hours
1:00 PM CST11:00 AM PSTwork hours
2:00 PM CST12:00 PM PSTwork hours
3:00 PM CST1:00 PM PSTwork hours
4:00 PM CST2:00 PM PSTwork hours
5:00 PM CST3:00 PM PST—
6:00 PM CST4:00 PM PST—
7:00 PM CST5:00 PM PST—
8:00 PM CST6:00 PM PST—
9:00 PM CST7:00 PM PST—
10:00 PM CST8:00 PM PST—
11:00 PM CST9:00 PM PST—
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert Houston Time to PST

Subtract 2 hours from the Houston 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 Houston Time and PST

The time difference between Houston Time and PST is 2 hours all year – PST is behind CST.

Houston Time and PST during daylight saving time

  • Houston 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 Houston Time and PST

Houston 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.

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Houston Time to PST FAQ

What is the time difference between Houston Time and PST?

PST is 2 hours behind CST all year. 9:00 AM CST = 7:00 AM PST.

What is 9 AM Houston Time in PST?

9:00 AM CST is 7:00 AM PST.

What is 12 PM (noon) Houston Time in PST?

12:00 PM CST is 10:00 AM PST.

Is PST ahead of or behind Houston Time?

PST is 2 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in PST than in Houston Time.

Does Houston Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Houston 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 Houston Time and PST?

Houston 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.