CST to PST Time Converter
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is currently 2 hours behind Central Standard Time (CST). CST is UTC-6 and PST is UTC-8. The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM in CST, which is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in PST.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: CST to PST
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
CST and PST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
This page covers North American Central Standard Time, UTC-6. The region switches to CDT (UTC-5) in summer. CST can also refer to China Standard Time, which is UTC+8.
PST is UTC-8, used on the North American west coast in winter. The region switches to PDT (UTC-7) from March to November.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours behind is PST compared to CST?
PST is currently 2 hours behind CST. CST and PST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in CST in PST?
9:00 AM in CST is 7:00 AM in PST.
What is the best time for a call between CST and PST?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM in CST, which is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in PST.