US Pacific Time to US Central Time
Convert times between US Pacific Time (PST, UTC-8:00) and US Central Time (CST, UTC-6:00). US Central Time is 2 hours ahead of US Pacific Time in standard time.
UTC-8:00 / -7:00→UTC-6:00 / -5:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Pacific Time | PST / PDT | UTC-8:00 | UTC-7:00 | United States |
| US Central Time | CST / CDT | UTC-6:00 | UTC-5:00 | United States |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (PST → CST)
| US Pacific Time | US Central Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 2:00 AM CST |
| 6:00 AM PST | 8:00 AM CST |
| 9:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM CST |
| 12:00 PM PST | 2:00 PM CST |
| 3:00 PM PST | 5:00 PM CST |
| 6:00 PM PST | 8:00 PM CST |
| 9:00 PM PST | 11:00 PM CST |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- US Pacific Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to PDT (UTC-7:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
- US Central Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to CDT (UTC-5:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert PST to CST?
Add 2 hours to the PST time to get CST. For example, 9:00 AM PST = 11:00 AM CST.
What is the current UTC offset for US Pacific Time?
US Pacific Time is UTC-8:00 during standard time (PST) and UTC-7:00 during summer daylight saving time (PDT).
Is US Central Time ahead or behind US Pacific Time?
US Central Time is 2 hours ahead of US Pacific Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between PST and CST?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM PST / 11:00 AM CST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
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