PST to CST Time Converter
Central Standard Time (CST) is currently 2 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). PST is UTC-8 and CST is UTC-6. 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 3:00 PM in PST, which is 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in CST.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: PST to CST
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 CST 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is CST compared to PST?
CST is currently 2 hours ahead of PST. PST and CST are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in PST in CST?
9:00 AM in PST is 11:00 AM in CST.
What is the best time for a call between PST and CST?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM in PST, which is 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in CST.