PDT to CST Converter
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 11:00 AM CST.
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST. To convert PDT to CST, add 2 hours to the PDT time: 9:00 AM PST = 11:00 AM CST.
PDT (Pacific Time) is used in US and Canadian Pacific zone during daylight saving time. CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time. PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) is not in force right now: US and Canadian Pacific zone during daylight saving time is currently on PST. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say PST.
PDT to CST time conversion table
PDT to CST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PDT | CST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 2:00 AM CST | night |
| 1:00 AM PST | 3:00 AM CST | night |
| 2:00 AM PST | 4:00 AM CST | night |
| 3:00 AM PST | 5:00 AM CST | night |
| 4:00 AM PST | 6:00 AM CST | — |
| 5:00 AM PST | 7:00 AM CST | — |
| 6:00 AM PST | 8:00 AM CST | — |
| 7:00 AM PST | 9:00 AM CST | — |
| 8:00 AM PST | 10:00 AM CST | — |
| 9:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM CST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM PST | 12:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM PST | 1:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM PST | 2:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM PST | 3:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM PST | 4:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM PST | 5:00 PM CST | — |
| 4:00 PM PST | 6:00 PM CST | — |
| 5:00 PM PST | 7:00 PM CST | — |
| 6:00 PM PST | 8:00 PM CST | — |
| 7:00 PM PST | 9:00 PM CST | — |
| 8:00 PM PST | 10:00 PM CST | night |
| 9:00 PM PST | 11:00 PM CST | night |
| 10:00 PM PST | 12:00 AM CST | next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 1:00 AM CST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert PDT to CST
Add 2 hours to the PDT time to get CST.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 11:00 AM CST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 12:00 AM CST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between PDT and CST
The time difference between PDT and CST is 2 hours all year – CST is ahead of PST.
PDT and CST during daylight saving time
- PDT next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between PDT and CST
PDT and CST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PST lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.
PDT to CST FAQ
What is the time difference between PDT and CST?
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST all year. 9:00 AM PST = 11:00 AM CST.
What is 9 AM PDT in CST?
9:00 AM PST is 11:00 AM CST.
What is 12 PM (noon) PDT in CST?
12:00 PM PST is 2:00 PM CST.
Is CST ahead of or behind PDT?
CST is 2 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in CST than in PDT.
Does PDT change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PDT next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between PDT and CST?
PDT and CST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PST lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST, 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 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.