PST to CST Converter
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 11:00 AM CST.
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST. To convert PST to CST, add 2 hours to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 11:00 AM CST.
PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time. CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
PST to CST time conversion table
PST to CST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PST | CST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 2:00 AM CST | night |
| 1:00 AM PST | 3:00 AM CST | night |
| 2:00 AM PST | 4:00 AM CST | night |
| 3:00 AM PST | 5:00 AM CST | night |
| 4:00 AM PST | 6:00 AM CST | — |
| 5:00 AM PST | 7:00 AM CST | — |
| 6:00 AM PST | 8:00 AM CST | — |
| 7:00 AM PST | 9:00 AM CST | — |
| 8:00 AM PST | 10:00 AM CST | — |
| 9:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM CST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM PST | 12:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM PST | 1:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM PST | 2:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM PST | 3:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM PST | 4:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM PST | 5:00 PM CST | — |
| 4:00 PM PST | 6:00 PM CST | — |
| 5:00 PM PST | 7:00 PM CST | — |
| 6:00 PM PST | 8:00 PM CST | — |
| 7:00 PM PST | 9:00 PM CST | — |
| 8:00 PM PST | 10:00 PM CST | night |
| 9:00 PM PST | 11:00 PM CST | night |
| 10:00 PM PST | 12:00 AM CST | next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 1:00 AM CST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert PST to CST
Add 2 hours to the PST time to get CST.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 11:00 AM CST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 12:00 AM CST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between PST and CST
The time difference between PST and CST is 2 hours all year – CST is ahead of PST.
PST and CST 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).
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between PST and CST
PST and CST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PST lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.
PST to CST FAQ
What is the time difference between PST and CST?
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST all year. 9:00 AM PST = 11:00 AM CST.
What is 9 AM PST in CST?
9:00 AM PST is 11:00 AM CST.
What is 12 PM (noon) PST in CST?
12:00 PM PST is 2:00 PM CST.
Is CST ahead of or behind PST?
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in CST 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 CST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between PST and CST?
PST and CST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PST lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST, 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.
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 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.