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CST to PST converter

Central Time to Pacific Time: live time, conversion table and daylight saving dates.

Pacific Time is 2 hours behind Central Time right now. 9:00 AM CST = 7:00 AM PST.

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Today, hour by hour

Central TimePacific Time

Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

CST to PST conversion table

CSTPST
12:00 AM10:00 PM (−1 day)
1:00 AM11:00 PM (−1 day)
2:00 AM12:00 AM
3:00 AM1:00 AM
4:00 AM2:00 AM
5:00 AM3:00 AM
6:00 AM4:00 AM
7:00 AM5:00 AM
8:00 AM6:00 AM
9:00 AM7:00 AM
10:00 AM8:00 AM
11:00 AM9:00 AM
12:00 PM10:00 AM
1:00 PM11:00 AM
2:00 PM12:00 PM
3:00 PM1:00 PM
4:00 PM2:00 PM
5:00 PM3:00 PM
6:00 PM4:00 PM
7:00 PM5:00 PM
8:00 PM6:00 PM
9:00 PM7:00 PM
10:00 PM8:00 PM
11:00 PM9:00 PM

EST or EDT? People search “EST”, “CST” or “PST” all year, but those names only apply in winter. From March to November US clocks are on daylight time (EDT, CDT, MDT, PDT), one hour later. This page uses the real local time in each US zone, so the answers are right whichever season you read it in. More in our EST vs EDT guide.

When the time difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027Pacific Time is 2 hours behind Central Time

Central Time uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Pacific Time uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-8), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-7).

Best time to call or meet

  • All year: shared 9-to-5 hours are 11:00 AM–5:00 PM in Central Time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Pacific Time).

Planning with more than two places? Use the meeting planner.

Frequently asked questions

What is 9 AM CST in PST?

7:00 AM PST.

What is the time difference between CST and PST?

Pacific Time is 2 hours behind Central Time in January, all year.

What is 5 PM CST in PST?

3:00 PM PST.