Seattle Time 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 Seattle Time to CST, add 2 hours to the Seattle Time time: 9:00 AM PST = 11:00 AM CST.
Seattle Time (Seattle time) is used in Seattle, USA. CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
Seattle Time to CST time conversion table
Seattle Time to CST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Seattle Time | 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 Seattle Time to CST
Add 2 hours to the Seattle Time 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 Seattle Time and CST
The time difference between Seattle Time and CST is 2 hours all year – CST is ahead of PST.
Seattle Time and CST during daylight saving time
- 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).
- 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 Seattle Time and CST
Seattle Time 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.
Seattle Time to CST FAQ
What is the time difference between Seattle Time and CST?
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST all year. 9:00 AM PST = 11:00 AM CST.
What is 9 AM Seattle Time in CST?
9:00 AM PST is 11:00 AM CST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Seattle Time in CST?
12:00 PM PST is 2:00 PM CST.
Is CST ahead of or behind Seattle Time?
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in CST than in Seattle Time.
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.
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 Seattle Time and CST?
Seattle Time 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 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.