PST to CDT Time Converter
Central Daylight Time (CDT) is currently 3 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). PST is UTC-8 and CDT is UTC-5. 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 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM in PST, which is 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in CDT.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: PST to CDT
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?
PST and CDT are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
PST is UTC-8, used on the North American west coast in winter. The region switches to PDT (UTC-7) from March to November.
CDT is UTC-5, the summer counterpart of CST. Central North America uses it from March to November.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is CDT compared to PST?
CDT is currently 3 hours ahead of PST. PST and CDT are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in PST in CDT?
9:00 AM in PST is 12:00 PM in CDT.
What is the best time for a call between PST and CDT?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM in PST, which is 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in CDT.