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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 / -7:00UTC-6:00 / -5:00
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UTC Offset Reference

TimezoneAbbreviationStandard offsetDST offsetCountry
US Pacific TimePST / PDTUTC-8:00UTC-7:00United States
US Central TimeCST / CDTUTC-6:00UTC-5:00United States

* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.

Standard Time Conversion (PSTCST)

US Pacific TimeUS Central Time
12:00 AM PST2:00 AM CST
6:00 AM PST8:00 AM CST
9:00 AM PST11:00 AM CST
12:00 PM PST2:00 PM CST
3:00 PM PST5:00 PM CST
6:00 PM PST8:00 PM CST
9:00 PM PST11:00 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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