CST to PST 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 PST, 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. PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time. PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
CST to PST time conversion table
CST to PST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CST | PST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 10:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CST | 11:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM CST | 12:00 AM PST | night |
| 3:00 AM CST | 1:00 AM PST | night |
| 4:00 AM CST | 2:00 AM PST | night |
| 5:00 AM CST | 3:00 AM PST | night |
| 6:00 AM CST | 4:00 AM PST | night |
| 7:00 AM CST | 5:00 AM PST | night |
| 8:00 AM CST | 6:00 AM PST | — |
| 9:00 AM CST | 7:00 AM PST | — |
| 10:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM PST | — |
| 11:00 AM CST | 9:00 AM PST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM CST | 10:00 AM PST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM CST | 11:00 AM PST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM CST | 12:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM CST | 1:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM PST | — |
| 6:00 PM CST | 4:00 PM PST | — |
| 7:00 PM CST | 5:00 PM PST | — |
| 8:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM PST | — |
| 9:00 PM CST | 7:00 PM PST | — |
| 10:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM PST | — |
| 11:00 PM CST | 9:00 PM PST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CST to PST
Subtract 2 hours from the CST time to get PST.
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 PST
The time difference between CST and PST is 2 hours all year – PST is behind CST.
CST and PST 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).
- PST 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 PST
CST and PST 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 PST FAQ
What is the time difference between CST and PST?
PST is 2 hours behind CST all year. 9:00 AM CST = 7:00 AM PST.
What is 9 AM CST in PST?
9:00 AM CST is 7:00 AM PST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CST in PST?
12:00 PM CST is 10:00 AM PST.
Is PST ahead of or behind CST?
PST is 2 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in PST 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 PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST 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 PST?
CST and PST 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.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
Related conversions
Convert PST to CST
Convert CST to other time zones
Convert other time zones to PST
CST to PST by hour
Learn more
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.