CST to Los Angeles Time Converter
PST is 2 hours behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 7:00 AM PST.
PST is 2 hours behind CST. To convert CST to Los Angeles Time, subtract 2 hours from the CST time: 9:00 AM CST = 7:00 AM PST.
CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year. Los Angeles Time (Los Angeles time) is used in Los Angeles, USA.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
CST to Los Angeles Time time conversion table
CST to Los Angeles Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CST | Los Angeles Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| CST | Los Angeles Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| CST | Los Angeles Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Conversion table from CST to Los Angeles Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Los Angeles Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CST to Los Angeles Time
Subtract 2 hours from the CST time to get Los Angeles Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 7:00 AM PST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CST = 11:00 PM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CST and Los Angeles Time
The time difference between CST and Los Angeles Time is 2 hours all year – PST is behind CST.
CST and Los Angeles Time during daylight saving time
- 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).
- Los Angeles 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).
Best time for a meeting between CST and Los Angeles Time
CST and Los Angeles Time share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PST, inside working hours for both.
CST to Los Angeles Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CST and Los Angeles Time?
PST is 2 hours behind CST all year. 9:00 AM CST = 7:00 AM PST.
What is 9 AM CST in Los Angeles Time?
9:00 AM CST is 7:00 AM PST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CST in Los Angeles Time?
12:00 PM CST is 10:00 AM PST.
Is Los Angeles Time ahead of or behind CST?
PST is 2 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in Los Angeles Time than in CST.
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.
Does Los Angeles Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Los Angeles Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between CST and Los Angeles Time?
CST and Los Angeles Time share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PST, 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 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.