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PST to China Time Converter

CST is 16 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 1:00 AM CST (next day).

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CST is 16 hours ahead of PST at the moment. To convert PST to China Time, add 16 hours to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 1:00 AM CST (next day).

PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. China Time (China Time) is used in Mainland China and Taiwan (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei).

PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.

PST to China Time time conversion table

PST to China Time on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

PSTChina TimeDay
12:00 AM PST4:00 PM CST—
1:00 AM PST5:00 PM CST—
2:00 AM PST6:00 PM CST—
3:00 AM PST7:00 PM CST—
4:00 AM PST8:00 PM CST—
5:00 AM PST9:00 PM CST—
6:00 AM PST10:00 PM CSTnight
7:00 AM PST11:00 PM CSTnight
8:00 AM PST12:00 AM CSTnext day
9:00 AM PST1:00 AM CSTnext day
10:00 AM PST2:00 AM CSTnext day
11:00 AM PST3:00 AM CSTnext day
12:00 PM PST4:00 AM CSTnext day
1:00 PM PST5:00 AM CSTnext day
2:00 PM PST6:00 AM CSTnext day
3:00 PM PST7:00 AM CSTnext day
4:00 PM PST8:00 AM CSTnext day
5:00 PM PST9:00 AM CSTnext day
6:00 PM PST10:00 AM CSTnext day
7:00 PM PST11:00 AM CSTnext day
8:00 PM PST12:00 PM CSTnext day
9:00 PM PST1:00 PM CSTnext day
10:00 PM PST2:00 PM CSTnext day
11:00 PM PST3:00 PM CSTnext day
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert PST to China Time

Add 16 hours to the PST time to get China Time.

Example: 9:00 AM PST = 1:00 AM CST (next day).

Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 2:00 PM CST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between PST and China Time

The time difference between PST and China Time 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:

  • 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: China Time is 16 hours ahead of PST.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: China Time is 15 hours ahead of PST.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: China Time is 16 hours ahead of PST.

PST and China Time during daylight saving time

  • 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).
  • China Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.

Best time for a meeting between PST and China Time

PST and China Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM PST, which is 7:00 AM CST.

Plan a meeting across more time zones.

PST to China Time FAQ

What is the time difference between PST and China Time?

Right now CST is 16 hours ahead of PST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM PST in China Time?

9:00 AM PST is 1:00 AM CST (next day).

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

12:00 PM PST is 4:00 AM CST (next day).

Is China Time ahead of or behind PST?

CST is 16 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in China Time than in PST.

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.

Does China Time change for daylight saving time?

No. China Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.

What is the best time for a meeting between PST and China Time?

PST and China Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM PST, which is 7:00 AM CST.

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 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.